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The Monkey and the CamelHumilityCopying others just to win praise can make you look foolish.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Mole and His MotherHumilityBoasting about what you cannot do only shows what you lack.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Monkey and the FishermenHumilityWatching is not the same as knowing how.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Moral Principle and the Material InterestCourageStand firm for what is right, even when money stares you down.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Mother and the WolfHonestyDo not count on words said in a moment of anger.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Mountain in LaborHumilityDo not make a big fuss about nothing.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Mountains in LabourA big fuss can come to very little.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Mouse and the BullClevernessBig does not always win. Small can still sting.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Mouse the Frog and the HawkFriendshipPlan harm for others, and the harm may catch you too.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Mules and the RobbersHumilityShowing off what you have can bring you trouble.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Oak and the ReedsHumilityBend when you must, and you will not break.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Oak and the WoodcuttersHurt from our own side is the hardest to bear.Grades 2–4Level 1

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The Oaks and JupiterBeing useful has a price as well as a reward.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Old HoundKindnessBe kind to the old. Remember what they once could do.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Old LionKindnessOnly cowards hit someone who cannot hit back.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Old Man and his SonsFriendshipStand together and you are strong. Apart, you are easily broken.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Old Man and The AssIf you always carry the load, every master is the same.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Old Woman and the Wine-JarA happy memory can stay long after the good thing is gone.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Olive Tree and the Fig TreeHumilityNever mock others. What looks weak today may save them tomorrow.Grades 2–4Level 1
The One-Eyed DoeTrouble often comes from the side you are not watching.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Oracle and the ImpiousHonestyYou cannot trick the one who can see your heart.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Ox and the FrogHumilityDo not puff yourself up to be what you are not.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Owl and the BirdsHumilityListen to good advice before it is too late.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Oxen and the ButchersClevernessDo not rush to swap one trouble for a worse one.Grades 3–5Level 1