Fables and Morals

They are meant to be short and humorous conveying in down-to-earth language messages relating to the conduct of daily life, with modest warning about loyalty, generosity and the virtue of hard work. The moral is often added as an afterthought and does not always relate closely to the narrative that has gone before. They are usually animals that behave like humans, satirically poking fun at human failings and revealing universal truths about human nature. They have been around for many many years and each story changes based on the author. Here are the titles and morals to the Aesop's Fables.
1) The Tortoise & the Hare – Slow and steady wins the race.
2) The Frog & the Ox – Be true to your own character.
3) The Wolf & the Crane – Expect no gratitude if you show charity to an enemy.
4) The Mice in council – It is one thing to propose and another to carry it out.
5) The Lion in Love – Misfortune will surely befall him who loves unwisely.
6) The Peacock's complaint – Instead of envying the gifts of others, make the most of your own.
7) The Cock & the Fox – Beware sudden offers of friendship.
8) The Bear & the Bees – It is wiser to bear a single injury in silence than to provoke a thousand by flying into a rage.
9) The Vain Jackdaw – Fine Feathers do not make fine birds. (more meaning Fine dress does not make a fine person).
10) The Wind & the Sun – Persuasion is better than force.
11) The Trees & the Axe – The betrayal of our friends may result in our own downfall.
12) The Lion & the other Beasts – Never go into business with others without first agreeing how the profits will be shared.
13) The Man & his two Wives – It is useless to try to outwit time.
14) The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse – A humble life with peace & quiet is better than a splendid one with danger & risk.
15) The Fox & the Stork – Do as you would be done by.
16) The Lion & the Mouse – One good turn deserves another.
17) The Old Woman & her Maids – Too much cunning can have unfortunate results.
18) The Ass & the Little Dog – It is foolish to attempt to be something one is not.
19) The two Playmates – What is bred in the bone will never out of the flesh.
20) The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse – Never trust outward appearances.
21) The Wolf & the Ass – Beware of unexpected favors.
22) The Ants & the Grasshopper – The idle get what they deserve.
23) Venus & the Cat – One can change one's appearance but not one's nature.
24) The Mountain in Labor – Magnificent promises are not always matched by performances.
25) The Fox & the Lion – Familiarity breeds contempt.
26) The Cat & the Cock – An evil nature is bent on wrong doing even when it hides behind the clock of fairness.
27) The Bear & the Fox- Better to show mercy to the living than respect to the dead.
28) The Dog in the manger – Do not grudge others what you cannot enjoy yourself.
29) The Young Man & the Fickle Woman – Beware of those who insist they are not after your money.
30) The Fox & the Crow – Beware of flatterers.
31) The Man, his Son, & the Ass – He who tries to please everybody pleases nobody.
32) The Wolf & the Goat – Beware of friendly advice from an enemy.
33) The Piping Fisherman – It is a great art to do the right thing at the right time.
34) The Boys & the Frogs – We should not take pleasures at other's expense.
35) The Fox & the Grapes – It is easy to despise what you cannot attain.
36) The Ass in the Lion's skin – A fool may deceive by his dress and appearance, but his words will soon show what he really is.
37) The Dog & his Shadow – Greed begets nothing.
38) The Fox & the Mask – A fine appearance is a poor substitute for inner worth.
39) The Eagle & the Arrow –Misfortunes to which we ourselves contribute are doubly bitter.
40) The Cock & the Jewel – What is precious to one may be worthless to another.
41) The Frogs desiring a King – Know when to leave well enough alone.
42) The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg- Don't try to push you luck too far.
43) The Monkey & the Dolphin – Some people, ignorant of the truth, think they can make others swallow a pack of lies.
44) The Travelers & the Bear – Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.
45) The Thieves & the Cock – Even one's virtues will not find favor with everyone.
46) The Astronomer – It is easy to overlook the obvious.
47) The Ass & the Driver – A willful beast must go his own way.
48) The Rose & the Butterfly – Do not expect others to be faithful unless you are faithful yourself. (Also goes with honest, kindness, respect.)
49) The boy who cried Wolf – Habitual liars are not believed even when they tell the truth.
50) The Kite, the Hawk, & the Pigeons – Be wary whom you trust.
51) The Hares, the Foxes, & the Eagles – It is fruitless to form a partnership unless both partners have an equal commitment to the same cause.
52) The Lion & the Gnat – The least of our enemies is often the most to be feared.
53) The Leopard & the Fox – A fine coat is not always an indication of a fine mind.
Now these are just a few of the many fables from Aesop.
I am sure you have heard some that sound like one, here are just a few more off the top of my head and tongue…
a) A Leopard can not change their spots
b) It takes two to tango
c) You have to love yourself before you expect someone to love you
d) Before you judge others look in the mirror and judge your self first
e) True friends do not try to control or change you
f) It is a blessing to change constantly
g) Look beyond the differences and find a way to walk the path together
h) Don't cry over spilt milk
i) Don't condemn the faults of others when you have them too
j) You can't help who you fall in love with
k) You may win the argument but you lose the person's good will
l) To be a good conservationist you have to be a good listener
m) You weep what you sow
n) You made your bed so you have to lay in it
o) You can't have your cake and eat it too
p) The wolf that says he is not a wolf is the biggest wolf of them all
q) Do not lend your partner money
r) Dreams and fantasies are nice but do not let them get in the way of reality
What can you really learn as the bottom line…??...To Each Their Own and Live & Let Live. We are human and we do make mistakes and we are very faulty creatures.