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 The Fox and the BrambleTo the selfish all are selfish.
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 The Fox and the Goat [II]Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
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 The Flies and the Honey PotPleasure bought with pains, hurts.
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 The Fisherman PipingTo do the right thing at the right season is a great art.
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 The Fox and the CatBetter one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon.
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 The Fox, the Cock and the DogCunning often outwits itself.
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 The Fox and the CraneDo unto others what you would have them do unto you.
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 The Fox and the CrowFlatters are not to be trusted.
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 The Fox and the Crow [II]Do not trust flatterers.
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 The Fox Who Had Lost His TailMisery loves company.
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 The Eagle and the ArrowHow often do we supply our enemies with the means of our own destruction.
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 The Four Oxen and the LionUnited we stand, divided we fall.
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 The Farmer and the StorkBirds of a feather flock together.
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 The Hart in the Ox-StallNothing escapes the master's eye.
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 The Eagle and the FoxDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.
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 The Eagle, the Cat and the Wild SowGossips are to be seen and not heard.
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 The Farmer and His SonsIndustry sometimes pays unexpected dividends.
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 The Farmer and the CranesIf words suffice not, blows must follow.
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 The Farmer and the SnakeThe greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
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 The Fox and the GrapesAny fool can despise what he cannot get.
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 The Father and His Two DaughtersYou can't please everybody.
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 The Father and His SonsUnited we stand, divided we fall.
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 The Fawn and His MotherNo arguments will give courage to the coward.
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 The Fighting Cocks and the EaglePride goes before destruction.
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 The Fir Tree and the BrambleBetter poverty without care, than riches with.
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 The FisherWhen you are in a man's power you must do as he bids you.
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 The Fisher and the Little FishA little thing in hand is worth more than a great thing in prospect.
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 The Hare and the TortoiseSlow but steady wins the race.
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 The Fox and the GoatLook before you leap.
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 The Goat and the GoatherdDo not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
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 The Goatherd and the WildGoatsOld friends cannot with impunity be sacrificed for new ones.
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 The Goose With the Golden EggsGreed oft o'er reaches itself.
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 The Hare and the HoundNecessity is our strongest weapon.
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 The Hare and the Tortoise [II]Plodding wins the race.
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 The Hares and the FrogsThere is always someone worse off then yourself.
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 The Hares and the Frogs [II]There is always someone worse off then yourself.
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 The Hares and the FoxesCount the cost before you commit yourselves.
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 The Hare With Many FriendsHe that has many friends, has no friends.
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 The Hart and the HunterWe often despise what is most useful to us.
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 The Fox and the StorkOne bad turn deserves another.
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 The Fox and the Grapes [II]It is easy to despise what you cannot get.
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 The Fox and the HedgehogA needy thief steals more than one who enjoys plenty.
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 The Fox and the Lion [I]Familiarity breeds contempt.
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 The Fox and the Lion [II]Familiarity breeds contempt.
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 The Gnat and the BullSome men are of more consequence in their own eyes than in the eyes of their neighbors.
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 The Vixen and the LionessQuality is better than quantity.
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 The Fox Without a TailDistrust interested advice.
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 The Fox and the WoodcutterThere is as much malice in a wink as in a word.
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 The Frog and the OxSelf-conceit may lead to self-destruction.
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 The Frogs and the WellLook before you leap.
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 The Frogs Asking for KingLet well enough alone.
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 The Frogs Desiring a KingBetter no rule than cruel rule.
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 The Fox and the MonkeyA false tale often betrays itself.
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 The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner [II]Words may be deeds.
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 The Two Pots [II]The strong and the weak cannot keep company.
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 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse [II]"Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear."
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 The Traveler and FortuneEveryone is more or less master of his own fate.
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 The Traveler and His DogThe loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.
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 The Travelers and the Plane-TreeSome men underrate their best blessings.
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 The Tree and the ReedObscurity often brings safety.
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 The Tortoise and the EagleIf men had all they wished, they would be often ruined.
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 The Lark and Her Young OnesSelf-help is the best help.
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 The Two CrabsExample is the best precept.
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 The Two DogsChildren are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.
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 The Two Fellows and the Bear"Never trust a friend who deserts you at a pinch."
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 The Two FrogsA willful man will have his way to his own hurt.
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 The Eagle and the Arrow [II]We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
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 The Kings Son and the Painted LionWe had better bear our troubles bravely than try to escape them.
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 The Hunter and the WoodmanThe hero is brave in deeds as well as words.
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 The Huntsman and the FishermanAbstain and enjoy.
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 The Jay and the PeacockIt is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
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 The Kid and the WolfIn time of dire need, clever thinking is key or Outwit your enemy to save your skin.
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 The Cage Bird and the BatPrecautions are useless after the crisis.
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 The Kites and the SwansThe desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
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 The Labourer and the NightingaleSorrow not over what is lost forever.
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 The Laborer and the SnakeNo one truly forgets injuries in the presence of him who caused the injury.
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 The Lark Burying Her FatherYouth's first duty is reverence to parents.
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 The Dog and the Shadow [II]Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
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 The Two PotsEquals make the best friends.
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 The Dancing MonkeysNot everything you see is what it appears to be.
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 The Doe and the LionIn avoiding one evil, care must be taken not to fall into another.
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 The Dog and the HareNo one can be a friend if you know not whether to trust or distrust him.
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 The Dog and the OysterThey who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.
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 The Crow and the SerpentA happy windfall the source of my destruction.
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 The Crow and the Raven"Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous".
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 The Dogs and the FoxIt is easy to kick a man that is down.
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 The Dogs and the HidesAttempt not impossibilities.
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 The Dog and the WolfBetter starve free than be a fat slave.
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 The Dove and the AntLittle friends may prove great friends.
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 The Dog in the Manger [II]"Ah, people often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves."
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 The Cobbler Turned DoctorPractice medicine in a town
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 The CamelUse serves to overcome dread.
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 The Camel and the ArabThe level way through the desert is closed
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 The Cat-MaidenNature will out.
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 The Cat and VenusNature exceeds nurture.
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 The Cat and the CockHe did this for the benefit of men.
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 The Cat and the MiceHe who is once deceived is doubly cautious.
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 The Crow and the SheepI despise the weak and yield to the strong.
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 The Charger and the MillerThe common lot of mortals.
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 The Cock and the JewelThe ignorant despise what is precious only because they cannot understand it.
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 The Cock and the PearlPrecious things are for those that can prize them.
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 The Crab and Its MotherExample is more powerful than precept.
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 The Crab and the FoxContentment with our lot is an element of happiness.
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 The Crow and MercuryNever forgot your promise.
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 The Crow and the PitcherNecessity is the mother of invention.
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 The Crow and the Pitcher [II]Little by little does the trick.
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 The Charcoal Burner and the FullerLike will draw like.
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 The Serpent and the FileIt is useless attacking the insensible.
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 The Raven and the SwanChange of habit cannot alter Nature.
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Printable Version
The Flea and the Man
The Flea and the Ox
The Fishermen
The Flea and the Wrestler
The Fly and the Draught Mule
The Fisherman and His Nets
The Fowler and the Viper
The Eagle and the Jackdaw
The Eagle and the Kite
The Fisherman and the Little Fish
The Farmer and the Fox
The Gnat and the Lion
The Goat and the Ass
The Goods and the Ills
The Geese and the Cranes
The Gamecocks and the Partridge
The Hares and the Lions
The Grasshopper and the Owl
The Fox and the Leopard
The Fox and the Mask
The Hunter and the Horseman
The Dove and the Crow
The Frogs Complaint Against the Sun
The Trees Under the Protection of the Gods
The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner
The Two Bags
The Two Men Who Were Enemies
The Trees and the Axe
The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter
The Jackdaw and the Doves
The Jackdaw and the Fox
Jupiter and the Monkey
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
The Kingdom of the Lion
The Lamb and the Wolf
The Lamp
Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus
The Dog and the Cook
The Dog in the Manger [I]
The Dog and the Shadow [I]
The Dog's House
The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox
The Dolphins, the Whales, and the Sprat
The Cat and the Birds
The Fox and the Mosquitoes
The Salt Merchant and His Ass
The Piglet, the Sheep and the Goat
The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree and Bramble
The Prophet
The Quack Frog
The Rich Man and the Tanner
The Peasant and the Eagle