All Aesop's Fables

A curated collection of Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations and timeless morals.

100 fables

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Humans Unity

The Belly and the Members

In a society or body, everyone must work together for the common good, as the success of the whole depends on the contribution of each part.

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Birds Wisdom

The Eagle and the Arrow

We often provide our enemies with the means for our own destruction.

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Birds Deception

The Kite and the Doves

It is safer to face a known enemy than to trust a false friend.

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Wild Animals Humility

The Stag at the Pool

We often despise what is most useful to us and prize what is least valuable.

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Wild Animals Wisdom

The Lion and the Statue

It is easy to be brave when the story is told by the victor.

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Wild Animals Kindness

The Serpent and the Eagle

He who plots against another's life often finds his own fate sealed by his malice.

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Domestic Animals Prudence

The Cat and the Mice

Do not be deceived by appearances, for wisdom lies in recognizing the trickster before the trap is sprung.

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Wild Animals Humility

The Monkey as King

True authority comes from merit and wisdom, not merely from the pride of position.

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Wild Animals Humility

The Monkey and the Camel

It is better to be humble and content with one's own nature than to attempt to mimic others and suffer the consequences.

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Domestic Animals Contentment

The Ass and the Grasshopper

One man’s pleasure may be another man’s pain.

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Small Creatures Self-Control

The Bee and Jupiter

Be careful what you wish for, as selfishness often brings about its own undoing.

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Wild Animals Wisdom

The Fox and the Mask

A fine exterior is of little value when the inner substance is hollow.

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