Idioms and Fables

Many famous sayings in our culture (idioms) come from Aesops Fables. Look at the sayings below and then read the story that started the saying.

Fables From: Aesop For Children at Read.gov

A kindness is never wasted From: The Lion and the Mouse

Look before you leap From: The Fox and the Goat

Birds of a feather flock together From: The Farmer and the Stork

Honesty is the best policy From: Mercury and the Woodman

Slow and steady wins the race From: The Hare and the Tortoise - see video below also

Pride comes before the fall From: The Eagle and the Cockerels

One good turn deserves another From: The Serpent and the Eagle

Fair weather friends are not worth much From: The Swallow and the Crow

Sour grapes From: The Fox and the Grapes

Necessity is the mother of invention From: The Crow and the Pitcher

Wolf in sheep's clothing From: The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Crying wolf From: The Sheperd Boy and the Wolf - see video below also

You are judged by the company you keep From: The Farmer and the Stork