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