Aesop's Fables

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I’m always finding interesting books at the Thrift Stores. So I found this one about Aesop’s Fables. It’s a paperback book, so I only paid $1 for it. This book is a “Watermill Classic” edition by Watermill Press. On the back of the book, here’s what it says: “Readers today will be amazed how many contemporary expressions began in fables told thousands of years ago. And many of the best fables, about proud lions, quick-witted foxes, foolish frogs – even a few wise shepherds – were told by a man named Aesop, the greatest fable-teller of all time.” Have you ever read anything about Aesop or his fables? Do you know by heart any of his well-known expressions? Here are a few you might recognize: “Honesty is the best policy.” “He laughs last who laughs best.” “Quality is more important than quantity.” And almost everyone knows about the “tortoise and the hare” race. Do you remember that one? I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the short tales that always have a lesson to learn from each fable. If you get an opportunity to read any of his fables, I think you will appreciate the life lessons contained therein. I certainly have.