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The Swallow and the Other Birds
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin
Universalforesightwisdom
Avaricious and Envious
Vices are their own punishment
Universalgreedenvy
The Fox and the Stork
One bad turn deserves another
Universalreciprocityjustice
Hercules and the Waggoner
The gods help them that help themselves
Universalself-relianceaction
The Hart in the Ox-Stall
Nothing escapes the master's eye
Universalvigilancedeception
The Fox Without a Tail
Distrust interested advice
Universaladviceself-interest
The Old Man and Death
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified
Universalwishesconsequences
Androcles
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls
Universalgratitudekindness
The Dog in the Manger
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves
Universalenvyselfishness
The Cat-Maiden
Nature will out
Universalnatureidentity
The Buffoon and the Countryman
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing
Universalauthenticityperception
The Dog and the Wolf
Better starve free than be a fat slave
Universalfreedomslavery
The Crow and the Pitcher
Little by little does the trick
Universalpersistenceingenuity
The Young Thief and His Mother
Train up a child in the way he should go
Universalparentingdiscipline
The Dog and the Shadow
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow
Universalgreedcontentment
The Mountains in Labour
Much outcry, little outcome
Universalexpectationsdisappointment
The Goose With the Golden Eggs
Greed oft o'er reaches itself
Universalgreedpatience
The Two Crabs
Example is the best precept
Universalexamplehypocrisy
The Jay and the Peacock
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds
Universalidentitypretense
The Shepherd's Boy
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth
Universalhonestytrust
The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
Please all, and you will please none
Universalcriticismself-confidence
The Frogs Desiring a King
Better no rule than cruel rule
Universalleadershipgovernance
The Lion and the Mouse
Little friends may prove great friends
Universalkindnessgratitude
The Man and the Satyr
No one should blow hot and cold with the same breath
Universalconsistencytrust