All Aesop's Fables
A curated collection of Aesop's Fables with beautiful illustrations and timeless morals.
100 fables
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HumansUnity
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.
BirdsWisdom
The Eagle and the Arrow
We often provide our enemies with the means for our own destruction.
BirdsDeception
The Kite and the Doves
It is safer to face a known enemy than to trust a false friend.
Wild AnimalsHumility
The Stag at the Pool
We often despise what is most useful to us and prize what is least valuable.
Wild AnimalsWisdom
The Lion and the Statue
It is easy to be brave when the story is told by the victor.
Wild AnimalsKindness
The Serpent and the Eagle
He who plots against another's life often finds his own fate sealed by his malice.
Domestic AnimalsPrudence
The Cat and the Mice
Do not be deceived by appearances, for wisdom lies in recognizing the trickster before the trap is sprung.
Wild AnimalsHumility
The Monkey as King
True authority comes from merit and wisdom, not merely from the pride of position.
Wild AnimalsHumility
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.
Domestic AnimalsContentment
The Ass and the Grasshopper
One man’s pleasure may be another man’s pain.
Small CreaturesSelf-Control
The Bee and Jupiter
Be careful what you wish for, as selfishness often brings about its own undoing.
Wild AnimalsWisdom
The Fox and the Mask
A fine exterior is of little value when the inner substance is hollow.