A complete collection of Aesop's Fables
Mother Monkey had two babies. One was reared with love and one with neglect. The loved one was smothered and died; the other grew despite neglect.
The best intentions will not always ensure success.
[Note: Also see The Ape and her Two Young Ones.]
[Read more…] about The Monkeys and Their Mother[Read more…] about The Dancing MonkeysMonkeys were trained to dance on stage and did a good job of it. One day nuts were thrown onto the stage and the Monkeys fought over the nuts, dancing not.
Men often revert to their natural instincts.
[Read more…] about An Ape and A FoxAn Ape asked a Fox for part of his tale to help cover him. The Fox pointed out that his tail was not built to cover an Ape.
Be content with your station.
[Read more…] about The Monkey and The FishermenA Monkey watched a Fisherman cast his nets and determined to try the same after the Fisherman left. Monkey got caught in the reeds and died. Too bad.
Imitation is no substitute for knowledge.
[Read more…] about Jupiter and The MonkeyIn a beautiful baby contest a Monkey presented her baby to Jupiter. Others laughed but Monkey asserted that whatever happened her baby was beautiful.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
[Read more…] about The Fox and The MonkeyAn unqualified Monkey became king. A Fox tricked the Monkey into a trap. Monkey asked the Fox how he could do such a thing. Fox said he should have known.
A ruler needs many talents.