I'm afraid no one who has read the book doesn't know the fables of tortoise and rabbit race, wolf and lamb race, farmer and snake race, fox and grape race, and wolf coming. These stories are vivid, interesting and profound in philosophy, and people will never forget them after reading them once. All from the ancient Greek book Aesop's Fables.
Aesop's Fables is the earliest collection of fables in the world, the most widely read book in the world, one of the 100 books with the greatest influence on human culture, and one of the most classic literary works in the world. For more than two thousand years, it has been loved by people from all walks of life in various countries. No matter writers, poets, philosophers, politicians or ordinary people can get inspiration and lessons from it.
Aesop's Fables is not only an excellent literary work, but also a rare life textbook. Many countries in the world regard Aesop as an enlightenment book of morality and wisdom.
Aesop's fables tell people how to be a man. For example, "The Farmer and the Arguing Son" makes us understand that unity is power; The story of "the race between the tortoise and the hare" has become the best example of "pride goes before a fall". Donkeys and mules tell us that helping others is good for us.
Aesop's fables teach people how to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil. "The Salt Vendor and His Donkey" tells us that honest opportunism will be self-defeating; Wolf in sheep's clothing points out that even if the wolf is in sheep's clothing, it can't escape people's eyes. Wolf and sheep let us know what is "sophistry"; "The Fox and the Crane" shows that if there is no sincerity between friends, the other party will be bad; The lion and mouse reveals that even the strong need the help of the weak; Deer and the Grapevine gives such a lesson. Ungrateful people will come to no good end.
Aesop's fables teach people how to become smart and wise. Clever cranes and birds tell us that as long as we are good at thinking, we can find ways to overcome difficulties. Fox and crow warned people to keep a clear head when they heard sweet words, otherwise it would be bad; Dog with Meat warns us not to throw away what we already have and not to pursue what we don't have.
I believe that Aesop's fables have inspired us well, and more importantly, they have taught me a lot about being a man and brought me great gains. Aesop's fables are worth reading.