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The Man and the Wooden God
The gods help those who help themselves
Universalactionfaith
The One-Eyed Doe
You cannot escape your fate
Universalfatevigilance
The Eagle and the Arrow
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction
Universalself-destructionenemies
The Fox and the Mosquitoes
Better a known evil than an unknown
Universalchangeevil
The Ass and the Lapdog
Clumsy jesting is no joke
Universalself-awarenessappropriateness
The Dog and the Wolf
Better starve free than be a fat slave
Universalfreedomslavery
The Lion's Share
You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil
Universalfairnesspower
The Fox and the Lion
Familiarity breeds contempt
Universalfamiliarityfear
The Frogs Desiring a King
Better no rule than cruel rule
Universalleadershipgovernance
The Milkmaid and Her Pail
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched
Universalplanningassumptions
The Fox and the Stork
One bad turn deserves another
Universalreciprocityjustice
The Jay and the Peacock
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds
Universalidentitypretense
The Old Man and Death
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified
Universalwishesconsequences
Avaricious and Envious
Vices are their own punishment
Universalgreedenvy
The Fox and the Crow
Do not trust flatterers
Universalflatteryvanity
The Hart and the Hunter
We often despise what is most useful to us
Universalappreciationusefulness
The Fox and the Cat
Better one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon
Universalsimplicitywisdom
The Horse and the Ass
Better humble security than gilded danger
Universalhumilitysecurity
The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner
Words may be deeds
Universalresponsibilitywords
The Buffoon and the Countryman
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing
Universalauthenticityperception
The Cat-Maiden
Nature will out
Universalnatureidentity
The Ant and the Grasshopper
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity
Universalpreparationdiligence
The Goose With the Golden Eggs
Greed oft o'er reaches itself
Universalgreedpatience
The Belly and the Members
All must work together or the body will go to pieces
Universalcooperationunity