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    FABLE MORAL OF THE STORY
    The Rose and the Amaranth.
    The Rose and the AmaranthGreatness carries its own penalties
    The Salt Merchant and His Ass.
    The Scorpion and the FrogSelf destruction - "Its my Nature", said the Scorpion...
    The Scorpion and the LadybugRegardless of our wishes, or even our intent, it is to our Nature alone that we will be faithful
    The Seagull and the KiteEvery man should be content to mind his own business
    The Seaside TravelersOur mere anticipations of life outrun its realities
    The Seller of Images.
    The Serpent and the Eagle.
    The Serpent and the EagleOne good turn deserves another
    The Serpent and the FileIt is useless attacking the insensible
    The She Goats and Their BeardsIt matters little if those who are inferior to us in merit should be like us in outside appearances
    The Shepherd and the Dog.
    The Shepherd and the Sea Real Audio Trust not in him that seems a saint
    The Shepherd and the Sheep.
    The Shepherd's Boy Real Audio A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth
    The Shepherds Boy and the Wolf Real Audio There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth
    The Shepherd and the Wolf.
    The Shipwrecked ImpostorA liar deceives no one but himself
    The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea.
    The Sick KiteWe must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity
    The Sick LionHe is wise who is warned by the misfortunes of others
    The Sick LionOnly cowards insult dying majesty
    The Silkworm and SpiderTrue art is thoughtful, delights and endures
    The Sick Stag aesop fable image Real Audio Evil companions bring more hurt than profit
    The Sparrow and the Hare.
    The Stag at the PoolWhat is most truly valuable is often underrated
    The Spendthrift and the Swallow.
    The Stag in the Ox-StallThere is no eye like the master's
    The Stag the Wolf and the SheepTwo blacks do not make one white
    The Swallow and the CrowFair weather friends are not worth much
    The Swallow and the Other BirdsDestroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin
    The Swallow the Serpent and the Court of Justice.
    The Swan and the Goose.
    The Swollen Fox.
    The Thief and His MotherSpare the rod and spoil the child
    The Thief and the HousedogA bribe in hand betrays mischief at heart
    The Thief and the InnkeeperEvery tale is not to be believed
    The Thieves and the CockThe safeguards of virtue are hateful to those with evil intentions
    The Thirsty PigeonZeal should not outrun discretion
    The Three TradesmenEvery man for himself
    The Thrush and the Fowler.
    The Tortoise and the BirdsNever soar aloft on an enemy's pinions
    The Tortoise and the EagleVanity carries its own punishment
    The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.
    The Town Mouse and the Country MouseBetter beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear
    The Traveler and Fortune aesop fable imageEveryone is more or less master of his own fate
    The Traveler and His DogThe loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend
    The Travelers and the Plane TreeSome men underrate their best blessings
    The Tree and the ReedObscurity often brings safety
    The Trees Under the Protection of the Gods.
    The Trees and the AxeThey are foolish who give their enemy the means of destroying them
    The Trumpeter Taken PrisonerHe who incites to strife is worse than he who takes part in it
    The Trumpeter Taken PrisonerWords may be deeds
    The Two Bags.
    The Two Crabs Real Audio Example is the best precept
    The Two DogsChildren are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents
    The Two Fellows and the BearNever trust a friend who deserts you at a pinch
    The Two FrogsA willful man will have his way to his own hurt
    The Two Men Who Were Enemies.
    The Two Pots Real Audio Equals make the best friends
    The Two PotsThe strong and the weak cannot keep company
    The Two Soldiers and the Robber.
    The Two Travelers and the AxeHe who shares the danger ought to share the prize
    The Vain Jackdaw.
    The Vain JackdawIt is not only fine feathers that make fine birds
    The Vine and the Goat.
    The Vixen and the LionessQuality is better than quantity
    The Wasp and the Snake.
    The Wasps the Partridges and the Farmer.
    The Weasel and the Mice.
    The Widow and Her Little Maidens.
    The Widow and the SheepThe least outlay is not always the greatest gain
    The Wild Ass and the LionMight makes right
    The Wild Boar and the FoxIt is too late to whet the sword when the trumpet sounds
    The Wind and the SunKindness effects more than severity
    The Wolf and the CraneIn serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains
    The Wolf and the CraneGratitude and greed go not together
    The Wolf and the Fox.
    The Wolf and the GoatBeware of a friend with an ulterior motive
    The Wolf and the Kid Real Audio It is easy to be brave from a safe distance
    The Wolf and the HorseMen of evil reputation, when they perform a good deed, fail to get credit for it
    The Wolf and the LambAny excuse will serve a tyrant
    The Wolf and the LambAny excuse will serve a tyrant
    The Wolf and the Lion.
    The Wolf and the SheepHypocritical speeches are easily seen through
    The Wolf and the Shepherd.
    The Wolf and the ShepherdsSome are too apt to condemn in others the very things they do themselves
    The Wolf in Sheeps ClothingHarm seek. harm find
    The Wolf in Sheep's ClothingAppearances are deceptive
    The Wolf the Fox and the ApeThe dishonest, if they act honestly, get no credit
    The Wolves and the Sheep.
    The Wolves and the Sheepdogs.
    The Woman and Her Hen.
    The Woodman and the SerpentNo gratitude from the wicked
    Truth and the Traveler.
    The Young Thief and His MotherTrain up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart therefrom
    The AethiopWhat's bred in the bone will stick to the flesh


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