Use this gallery to explore Aesop’s fables. Each picture represents one of the fables; captions provide the morals taught by each fable. Does one of the images catch your eye? Does one of these stories teach a lesson that intrigues you?
Click the image to be directed to the full text of the fable.
 Borrowed feathers do not make a fine |
 Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin. |
 It’s impossible for victims to reason with their oppressors. |
 Do unto other as you would have other do unto you. |
 Little friends may prove great friends. |
 There is always someone worse off than ourselves. |
 Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. |
 Pride comes before a fall. |
 If you covet all, you may lose all. |
 You cannot escape your nature. |
 Reckless mistakes are more readily forgiven than willful malice. |
 Much outcry, little outcome. |
 At no time should you say something that you would not say at all times. |
 Only fools are taken in by flattery. |
 Before making a change, make sure it will be a change for the better. |
 Better to have a little that you’re sure of than a lot that you could lose at any time. |
 Intelligence and bravery can defeat even the strongest enemy. |
 Expect no reward for serving the wicked. |
 Never accept an invitation prompted by selfish motives. |
 Might makes right. |
 Liars are not believed, even when they speak the truth. |
