All Aesop's Fables
A curated collection of Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations and timeless morals.
100 fables
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Domestic AnimalsContentment
The Ass and the Lapdog
Do not attempt to imitate others if you lack the nature and grace for it, for what is charming in one may be ridiculous in another.
Wild AnimalsSelf-Control
The Lion and the Boar
Those who quarrel over trifles often find themselves prey to a greater danger.
Wild AnimalsContentment
The Wolf and the House Dog
Better to starve in freedom than be a fat slave in chains.
Wild AnimalsHumility
The Old Lion
It is better to be prepared for the betrayal of false friends than to suffer the consequences of blind trust.
Small CreaturesDeception
The Bat and the Weasels
It is unwise to change your principles to suit the changing circumstances of the moment.
Wild AnimalsWisdom
The Fox and the Lion
Familiarity breeds contempt, and distance preserves respect.
Domestic AnimalsHonesty
The Horse and the Groom
A master's eye is the best nourishment for his horse.
HumansWisdom
The Miller, His Son, and the Donkey
If you try to please everyone, you will end up pleasing no one.
Nature and ElementsHumility
The Fir Tree and the Bramble
Better to be humble and safe than proud and exposed to ruin.
Domestic AnimalsDeception
The Donkey and the Load of Salt
Do not seek to trick others, for your own cunning may eventually lead to your undoing.
Domestic AnimalsPrudence
The Donkey and the Load of Sponges
Do not seek to evade your duties through deception, for the consequences may be far heavier than the original burden.
HumansPrudence
The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner
He who incites others to strife is just as guilty as those who actually fight.