Aesop's Fables
The Fables teach :(1
What morals do all ancient fables teach and why do they continue to be important?
To answer this, simply look at some of the ideas ..........................................
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
The Grassshopper and the Ant
Gratitude is "No one is too weak to do good.
The Lion and the Mouse
Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.
The Bear and the Two Travelers
Those who suffer most cry out the least.
The Oxen and the Axle-Trees
Change of habit cannot alter Nature.
The Raven and the Swan
Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
The Goat and the Goatherd
He is wise who is warned by the misfortunes of others.
The Sick Lion
The value is in the worth, not in the number.
The Lioness
Do not attempt too much at once.
The Boy and the Filberts
No one truly forgets injuries in the presence of him who caused the injury.
The Laborer and the Snake
Harm seek, harm find.
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Do not be in a hurry to change one evil for another.
The Oxen and the Butchers
Little liberties are great offenses.
The Lion, the Mouse, and the Fox
Old friends cannot with impunity be sacrificed for new ones.
The Goatherd and the Wild Goats
Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
The Mischievous Dog
Whatever you do, do with all your might.
The Boy and the Nettles
Those who seek to please everybody please nobody.
The Man and His Two Sweethearts
Pride goes before destruction.
The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle
There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf
What is your favorite moral ?
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