The Sun and The Wind Once the sun and the wind had a dispute. The wind claimed to be stronger than the sun, but the sun refused to accept the wind’s superiority. The wind was very proud. But the sun was not boastful at all. In the meantime, a traveler, wearing a coat, happened to pass by them. Both claimed that they would make the traveler take off his coat. First,...

A Greedy Dog Once there was a dog. He was very greedy. He was hungry and roaming here and there in search of food. After a very long time, he reached a butcher’s shop. Finding no man there he picked up a bone with meat on it and came out of the shop. He thought to enjoy the meat himself so he wanted to go to some solitary place. He went...

The Farmer and The Hidden Treasure Once a rich farmer lived in a village. He was very old. He had four sons. All of them were idlers. They wasted his money and did not work. The farmer was eager to show them the right path. One day, the farmer fell ill. His condition took a turn for the worse. Feeling that his end was near, he called his sons to his...

The Fisherman and The Little Fish A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very small fry. The Fisherman was about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said: “Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worthwhile to carry me home. When I am bigger, I shall make you a much...

The Ass in The Lion’s Skin An Ass found a Lion’s skin left in the forest by a hunter. He dressed himself in it and amused himself by hiding in a thicket and rushing out suddenly at the animals who passed that way. All took to their heels the moment they saw him. The Ass was so pleased to see the animals running away from him, just as if he were...

The North Wind and The Sun The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveller passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. “Let us agree,” said the Sun, “that he is the stronger who can strip that Traveller of his cloak.” “Very well,” growled the North Wind and at once sent a...

The Wolf, The Kid and The Goat Mother Goat was going to the market one morning to get provisions for her household, which consisted of but one little Kid and herself. “Take good care of the house, my son,” she said to the Kid, as she carefully latched the door. “Do not let anyone in, unless he gives you this password: ‘Down with the Wolf and all his race!” Strangely enough,...

The Miller, His Son, and The Ass One day, a long time ago, an old Miller and his Son were on their way to the market with an Ass which they hoped to sell. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. As they walked along the highway some travelers laughed loudly at them. “What...