Aesop
Traditional
Vishnu Sharma
Zhuangzi
An old grandfather is treated poorly until his grandson’s actions remind his parents to be kind to him.
An old man stays calm through changing fortunes, knowing that good and bad events can bring unexpected outcomes.
Mr. Possum and Mr. Coon face Mr. Dog, revealing Mr. Possum's ticklish defense and teaching Mr. Coon about different kinds of bravery.
A mouse, a bird, and a sausage live happily together until they switch roles, leading to disastrous outcomes.
A man accuses wise men of stealing his lost camel, but their keen observations prove their innocence and wisdom.
A kind and wise woman wrongly accused of theft is proven innocent when the king discovers a magpie took the queen's necklace.
A clever merchant tricks people into buying stolen, old clothes by wrapping them in attractive paper and selling them.
A poor rope maker, becomes wealthy after receiving a piece of lead that leads to discovering a diamond.
A greedy merchant loses his sight due to his excessive greed for treasures offered by a holy man.
A crow cleverly saves his scared cat friend from a leopard by leading shepherds and their dogs to chase it away.
A merchant overhears his bull and ass's plan to avoid work, teaches them a lesson, and they resume their duties.
A hungry weasel becomes trapped in a farmer's storage room after overeating and must wait to become thin again to escape.
A poor fisherman releases a genie from a jar, cleverly traps it again, and is rewarded with riches.
A curious cat, confused by its reflection in a mirror, decides to focus on simple pleasures after a failed investigation.
A sad grasshopper leaves home to find peace but realizes that happiness comes from seeing the good around him.
An old pear tree, about to be cut down, persuades a gardener to spare it with the help of nightingales and bees.
A hare is caught by dogs despite hiding, and a mocking partridge is then caught by a hawk.
Two rats outsmart a sly fox and safely enjoy a large egg by working together creatively.