The Puppet-Tree

Aesop's Moral: Our best blessings are often the least appreciated. 

Aesop's Moral: We are often of greater importance in our own minds than in the minds of our neighbor. The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit. 

Aesop's Moral: Those who try to deceive may expect to be paid in their own coin.

Aesop's Moral: Do not attempt the impossible.

Aesop's Moral: Do not let anything turn you from your purpose. 

Aesop's Moral: Those who will not listen to reason but stubbornly go their own way against the friendly advice of those who are wiser than they, are on the road to misfortune.

Aesop's Moral: Expect no reward for serving the wicked.

Aesop's Moral: In unity is strength. 

Aesop's Moral: There are many who pretend to despise and belittle that which is beyond their reach. 

Aesop's Moral: Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.