Fables and Fairytales

1. The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion-
The fox and the ass went into the woods to hunt, then they ran into the lion. The Fox went up to the Lion and promised to contrive for him the capture of the Ass, if he would pledge his word that his own life should be spared. The Fox led the Ass to a deep pit, and promised that he should fall into it. The Lion, seeing that the Ass was secured, quickly caught the Fox, and then attacked the Ass at his leisure
Moral: Traitors must expect treachery.

2. The Camel and the Arab an Aesop's fable-
An Arab Camel-driver asked a dumb question to the camel.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Do not ask obvious questions

3. The Dog and the Shadow fable-
A dog had a piece of meat, and as he was crossing a body of water, he saw a shadow of himself, but thought it was another dog. He let the piece of meat go, meaning to share it, but instead, he lost his meat.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow

4. The dogs and the hides-
Some dogs saw cow poop in the river so they decided to drink the water.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Attempt not impossibilities.

5. The Cock the the Jewel-
A cock found a jewel and was thankful that he found it and not his owner.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Be content with your life

6. The Two Crabs-
A mother and a child crab were walking down on a sandy beach and the mother told the child crab to walk with more grace. The child told the mother to set a good example for her.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Example is the best precept

7. The two pots-
Two pots were left on a bank of a river and one told the other that they might touch and hit one another. Moral of Aesops Fable: The strong and the weak cannot keep company

8. The Two Frogs-
Two frogs were hanging out in a dried up pond. One of the frogs suggested they leave, but the other one wanted to stay because the pond might get filled with water again.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Do nothing without a regard to the consequences.

9. The Three Little Pigs-
There were three little pigs who were trying to build stable homes to avoid a big, bad wolf.
Moral of the three little pigs- Face your fears

10. The Ugly Duckling-
There was a new duckling born, but he wasn't the best looking. Everyone made fun of him for his looks, instead of his personality. But in the end, the ugly duckling ended up being more talented and beautiful than all the others.
Moral of the ugly duckling- don't judge a book by its cover.