The Plane Tree
Two Travellers, walking in the noonday sun, sought the shade of a wide spreading tree to rest. As they lay looking up among the pleasant leaves, they saw that it …
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Young Crab and His Mother
“Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?” said a Mother Crab to her son. “You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.” “Show me …
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The Ugly Duckling
It was a beautiful summer, the wheat was yellow, the oats were green, and the hay was dry. From the old ruined house which nobody lived in, down to the …
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The Three Little Pigs
Once upon a time there was and old pig with three little pigs, and one day she said to them: “My children, it is time for you to go out …
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The Spider And The Silkworm
He that is employed in works of use generally advantages himself or others, while he who toils alone for fame must often expect to lose his labour. How vainly we …
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Jack And The Beanstalk
Once upon a time there was a poor widow who lived in a little cottage with her only son Jack. Jack was a giddy, thoughtless boy, but very kind hearted …
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The Clock And The Sundial
There is no absolute independency in the world; everyone depends in his station upon some above him, and that if this order was taken away, there would be nothing except …
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The Horse And His Rider
A Horse soldier took the utmost pains with his charger. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully …
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The Small Farm And The Cow
A philosopher was strolling through the forest with a disciple, discussing the importance of unexpected encounters. According to the philosopher, everything around us provides us with an opportunity to learn …
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The Man And His Two Wives
In days when a man was allowed more wives than one, a middle-aged bachelor, who could be called neither young nor old, and whose hair was only just beginning to …
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