Moral

Stories tagged Moral:

• The Poor Man and the Rich Man Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two men - one poor but generous, one rich but selfish - and how divine providence rewards true kindness and humility.
• The Wilful Child Jul 25, 2025
  A brief but powerful tale about a disobedient child whose willful nature has supernatural consequences even after death.
• The Farmer and the Snake Jan 15, 2025
  A farmer saves a frozen snake, only to be bitten for his kindness. Some creatures cannot be changed.
• The Monkey and the Camel Jan 15, 2025
  A camel tries to imitate a monkey's dance at a festival, but only makes a fool of himself.
• The Dog Invited to Supper Jan 15, 2025
  A dog, unable to control his greed at a feast, is thrown out and learns a lesson about self-control.
• The Farmer and the Cranes Jan 15, 2025
  Cranes ignore a farmer's warnings and eat his crops, but face the consequences when he sets a trap.
• The Man and the Lion Jan 15, 2025
  A man and a lion debate who is stronger, but learn that stories often reflect the teller's point of view.
• The Flies and the Honey-Pot Jan 15, 2025
  A swarm of flies, lured by the sweetness of honey, become trapped and perish because of their greed.
• The Tortoise and the Eagle Jan 15, 2025
  A tortoise, envious of the eagle's ability to fly, learns a harsh lesson about accepting one's nature.
• The Wasps, the Partridges, and the Farmer Jan 15, 2025
  Wasps and partridges ignore a farmer's warning to leave his fields, only to face the consequences when harvest comes.
• The Blacksmith and His Dog Jan 15, 2025
  A blacksmith's dog expects to be fed without working, but learns that rewards must be earned through effort.
• The Dog and the Shadow Jan 14, 2025
  A greedy dog learns that pursuing illusions of greater rewards often leads to losing the real benefits you already possess.
• The Boy and the Filberts Jan 14, 2025
  A greedy boy learns that trying to take too much at once often results in getting nothing at all, and that moderation leads to better outcomes than excessive desire.
• The Fisherman and His Nets Jan 14, 2025
  An experienced fisherman learns that success requires not just the right tools, but also patience, skill, and proper preparation.
• The Farmer and the Stork Jan 14, 2025
  A noble stork learns that you are often judged by the company you keep, and that association with wrongdoers can lead to sharing their punishment.
• The Two Goats Jan 14, 2025
  Two stubborn goats learn that cooperation and compromise are better than pride and inflexibility when they meet on a narrow bridge.
• The Ass and the Lapdog Jan 14, 2025
  A hardworking donkey learns that trying to imitate others instead of appreciating your own role and abilities leads to trouble and embarrassment.
• The Sick Lion Jan 14, 2025
  A clever fox uses observation and logical thinking to avoid falling into a dangerous trap set by a supposedly sick lion.
• The Mice in Council Jan 14, 2025
  When a community of mice faces a dangerous threat, they discover that good ideas are worthless without someone willing to take responsibility for making them reality.
• The Oak and the Reeds Jan 14, 2025
  A mighty oak tree learns that true strength sometimes comes from bending rather than standing rigid against the forces of nature.
• The Miser and His Gold Jan 14, 2025
  A miserly man learns that wealth hoarded without use has no more value than ordinary stones.
• The Cat and the Mice Jan 14, 2025
  A community of mice learns about the importance of constant vigilance when their enemy tries to trick them with a clever disguise.
• The Boasting Traveler Jan 14, 2025
  A traveler who loves to boast about his athletic achievements learns that actions speak louder than words when challenged to prove his claims.
• The Lioness Jan 14, 2025
  A proud lioness learns about the difference between quality and quantity when other animals boast about their large families.
• The Salt Merchant and His Ass Jan 14, 2025
  A lazy donkey learns that trying to avoid work through clever tricks can lead to even more difficult consequences.
• The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox Jan 14, 2025
  A dog and a rooster demonstrate the power of teamwork and clever thinking when they encounter a cunning fox who tries to trick them.
• The Hawk and the Nightingale Jan 14, 2025
  A nightingale learns about the harsh realities of power when she encounters a hungry hawk who cares nothing for her beautiful singing voice.
• The Peacock and Juno Jan 14, 2025
  A beautiful peacock learns about appreciating one's gifts when he complains to the goddess Juno about not having a nightingale's lovely voice.
• The Wolf and the Crane Jan 14, 2025
  A crane learns about the nature of helping dangerous individuals when she assists a wolf who has a bone stuck in his throat.
• The Lion's Share Jan 14, 2025
  A lion learns about the consequences of abusing power when he tries to claim an unfair share of a hunt from his animal partners.
• The Oxen and the Wheels Jan 13, 2025
  A pair of hardworking oxen learn about perspective and complaint when the wheels of their cart start making noise about their burden.
• The Two Travelers and the Bear Jan 13, 2025
  Two friends traveling together discover the true nature of their friendship when they encounter a dangerous bear on a forest path.
• The Man and the Serpent Jan 13, 2025
  A kind farmer learns about the unchangeable nature of some creatures when he tries to help a serpent that has been injured by the cold.
• The Serpent and the File Jan 13, 2025
  A serpent learns that some battles cannot be won when it tries to bite through a blacksmith's file that proves harder than its own teeth.
• The Hart and the Hunter Jan 13, 2025
  A vain hart learns that what we consider our greatest assets may sometimes be our greatest weaknesses when he encounters a hunter in the forest.
• The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts Jan 13, 2025
  A bat learns about the consequences of changing loyalties for personal gain when a war breaks out between the birds and the beasts.
• The Cock and the Pearl Jan 13, 2025
  A hungry rooster discovers a valuable pearl but learns that true worth depends on one's needs when he finds he cannot eat his treasure.
• The Wolf and the Lamb Jan 13, 2025
  A young lamb learns that those with power often make false accusations to justify their actions when a hungry wolf seeks an excuse to attack.
• The Frog and the Ox Jan 13, 2025
  A little frog learns a dangerous lesson about pride and trying to be something you're not when she becomes envious of an ox's size.
• The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Jan 13, 2025
  Two mice discover that a simple, safe life may be better than luxury filled with danger when a country mouse visits his city cousin.
• The Horse and the Groom Jan 13, 2025
  A horse discovers that actions reveal true character when his trusted groom's behavior doesn't match his caring words.
• The Oak and the Reed Jan 13, 2025
  A mighty oak tree learns about the power of flexibility when a fierce storm tests both his strength and a humble reed's ability to bend.
• The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf Jan 12, 2025
  A young shepherd learns about honesty and the consequences of lying when his false alarms about wolves lead to tragedy.
• The Fox and the Mask Jan 12, 2025
  A fox discovers the difference between outward beauty and inner substance when he encounters a magnificent but empty theatrical mask.
• The Eagle and the Beetle Jan 12, 2025
  A tiny beetle proves that even the smallest creature can stand up to the mightiest when fighting for justice and defending the innocent.
• The Bundle of Sticks Jan 12, 2025
  A dying father teaches his quarreling sons about the power of unity through a simple demonstration with a bundle of sticks.
• The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass Jan 12, 2025
  A miller and his son learn that it's impossible to please everyone when they try to follow every piece of advice they receive about their donkey.
• The Belling of the Cat Jan 12, 2025
  A community of mice discovers the difference between having a good idea and being willing to carry it out when they plan to bell their enemy, the cat.
• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Jan 12, 2025
  A cunning wolf disguises himself as a sheep to infiltrate a flock, but discovers that deception ultimately leads to his own downfall.
• The Fox and the Stork Jan 12, 2025
  A fox learns about treating others as you would like to be treated when a stork returns his trick with one of her own.
• The Hare with Many Friends Jan 12, 2025
  A popular hare discovers the difference between fair-weather friends and true friends when he needs help in a crisis.
• The Dog and His Reflection Jan 12, 2025
  A greedy dog loses what he has when he tries to grab what he thinks is an even better prize, learning about the dangers of wanting more than you need.
• The Frogs Who Desired a King Jan 11, 2025
  A community of frogs learns that sometimes what you wish for isn't what you really want when they ask Jupiter for a king to rule over them.
• The North Wind and the Sun Jan 11, 2025
  The North Wind and the Sun compete to see who can make a traveler remove his cloak, learning that gentleness is often more powerful than force.
• The Crow and the Pitcher Jan 11, 2025
  A clever crow uses ingenuity and persistence to solve the problem of reaching water in a pitcher, demonstrating that intelligence can overcome obstacles.
• The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Jan 11, 2025
  Two mouse cousins discover that a simple, safe life may be better than a luxurious but dangerous one when they visit each other's homes.
• The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs Jan 11, 2025
  A farmer's greed leads him to destroy the source of his good fortune when he tries to get rich quickly from his magical goose.
• The Fox and the Grapes Jan 11, 2025
  A hungry fox learns about pride and rationalization when he can't reach a bunch of delicious grapes hanging high above him.
• The Ant and the Grasshopper Jan 11, 2025
  A hardworking ant prepares for winter while a carefree grasshopper plays all summer, learning a valuable lesson about the importance of planning ahead.
• The Boy Who Cried Wolf Jan 11, 2025
  A young shepherd boy learns a hard lesson about the importance of telling the truth when he repeatedly lies about wolves attacking his flock.
• The Tortoise and the Hare Jan 10, 2025
  A classic fable about the race between a slow but steady tortoise and a fast but overconfident hare.
• The Lion and the Mouse Jan 8, 2025
  A small mouse saves a mighty lion, proving that even the smallest can help the greatest.