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    FABLE MORAL OF THE STORY
    PrefacePreface - History of the Fables - 28K
    Selected PrefaceSelected Quotes from the "Preface" - 4K
    Life of ÆSOPHistory of Aesop, Good reading - 6K
    Recent Life of ÆSOPVersion of the above by Leo Groarke Wilfrid prepared for the Olympic games in Athens - 6K
    Recent Life of ÆSOPA version of the above by Leo Groarke Wilfrid - 6K
    AndroclesGratitude is the sign of noble souls
    The Ant and the ChrysalisAppearances are deceptive
    The Ant and the Dove Real Audio One good turn deserves another
    The Ant and the Grasshopper Real Audio It is best to prepare for the days of necessity
    The Ants and the GrasshopperIt is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow
    The Apes and the Two Travelers.
    The Ass and His DriverA willful beast must go his own way
    The Ass and His MastersHe that finds discontentment in one place is not likely to find happiness in another
    The Ass and His PurchaserA man is known by the company he keeps
    The Ass and his PurchaserA man is known by the company he keeps
    The Ass and His ShadowIn quarreling about the shadow we often lose the substance
    The Ass and the Charger.
    The Ass Carrying the ImageThey are not wise who give to themselves the credit due to others
    The Ass and the FrogsMen often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes
    The Ass and the Grasshopper Real Audio Even a fool is wise-when it is too late!
    The Ass and the Horse.
    The Ass and the LapdogTo be satisfied with one's lot is better than to desire something which one is not fitted to receive
    The Ass and the LapdogClumsy jesting is no joke
    The Ass and the Mule-An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure-
    The Ass and the Old ShepherdIn a change of government the poor change nothing beyond the name of their master
    The Ass and the Wolf.
    The Ass in the Lion SkinClothes may disguise a fool, but his words will give him away
    The Ass in the Lion's SkinFine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool
    The Ass the Cock and the LionFalse confidence is the forerunner of misfortune
    The Ass the Fox and the Lion* Never trust your enemy
    The Ass's BrainsWit has always an answer ready
    The Astronomer.
    Avaricious and EnviousVices are their own punishment
    The Bald KnightThy pride is but the prologue of thy shame
    The Bald Man and the Fly-Revenge will hurt the avenger-
    The Bald Man and the Fly Real Audio You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies
    The Bat the Birds and the BeastsHe that is neither one thing nor the other has no friends
    The Bat and the WeaselsIt is wise to turn circumstances to good account
    The Bear and the Fox.
    The Bear and the Two Travelers Real Audio Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends
    The Bee and JupiterEvil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost
    Belling the Cat Real Audio It is easy to propose impossible remedies
    The Belly and the MembersAs in the body, so in the state, each member in his proper sphere must work for the common good
    The Belly and the Members.
    The Birdcatcher the Partridge and the CockNecessity knows no law
    The Birds the Beasts and the BatHe winds up friendless who plays both sides against the middle
    The Bitch and Her Whelps.
    The Blind Man and the WhelpEvil tendencies are shown in early life
    The Boasting TravelerHe who does a thing well does not need to boast
    The Bowman and LionBe on guard against men who can strike from a distance
    The Boy BathingCounsel without help is useless
    The Boy and the FilbertsDo not attempt too much at once
    The Boys and the Frogs-One man's pleasure may be another's pain-
    The Boy Hunting Locusts.
    The Boy and the NettlesWhatever you do, do with all your might
    The Brazier and His Dog.
    The Brother and the Sister.
    The Buffoon and the Countryman.
    The Buffoon and the CountrymanMen often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing
    The Bull and the Calf.
    The Bull and the GoatIt shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress
    The Bull the Lioness and the Wild Boar Hunter.
    The Bundle of SticksUnion gives strength
    The Cage Bird and the BatPrecautions are useless after the crisis
    The CamelUse serves to overcome dread
    The Camel and the Arab.
    The Cat-Maiden Real Audio Nature will out
    The Cat and VenusNature exceeds nurture
    The Cat and the Birds.
    The Cat and the Cock.
    The Cat and the Mice Real Audio He who is once deceived is doubly cautious
    The Charcoal Burner and the FullerLike will draw like
    The Charger and the Miller.
    The Cobbler Turned Doctor.
    The Cock and the JewelThe ignorant despise what is precious only because they cannot understand it
    The Cock and the Pearl Real Audio Precious things are for those that can prize them
    The Crab and Its MotherExample is more powerful than precept
    The Crab and the FoxContentment with our lot is an element of happiness
    The Crow and Mercury.
    The Crow and the Pitcher Real Audio Necessity is the mother of invention
    The Crow and the PitcherLittle by little does the trick
    The Crow and the RavenThose who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous
    The Crow and the Serpent.
    The Crow and the Sheep.
    The Dancing Monkeys-Not everything you see is what it appears to be-
    The Doe and the LionIn avoiding one evil, care must be taken not to fall into another
    The Dog and the CookThose who enter by the back stairs may expect to be shown out at the window
    The Dog and the HareNo one can be a friend if you know not whether to trust or distrust him
    The Dog and the OysterThey who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger
    The Dog in the MangerSome begrudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves
    The Dog in the MangerAh, people often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves
    The Dog and the ShadowGrasp at the shadow and lost the substance
    The Dog and the ShadowBeware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow
    The Dogs House.
    The Dog the Cock and the Fox.
    The Dogs and the FoxIt is easy to kick a man that is down
    The Dogs and the Hides aesop fable imageAttempt not impossibilities
    The Dog and the WolfBetter starve free than be a fat slave
    The Dolphins the Whales and the Sprat.
    The Dove and the AntLittle friends may prove great friends
    The Dove and the Crow.
    The Eagle and the ArrowHow often do we supply our enemies with the means of our own destruction
    The Eagle and the ArrowWe often give our enemies the means for our own destruction


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