Fables About Lying
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60 stories found
11\. LUKU
True identity and origin cannot be hidden forever, and pride can lead to great suffering.
7\. Two Stories Out of the Tall Grass
A BIRTHDAY STORY
Honesty and repentance, even after wrongdoing, lead to forgiveness and inner peace.
A BOY THAT VISITED FAIRYLAND
Honesty and diligence, even after mistakes, lead to a fulfilling life, and truth ultimately prevails...
A CROOKED SIXPENCE
Honesty, hard work, and saving even small amounts can lead to great success and a comfortable life.
A Fatal Disorder
Sometimes, the truth is so inconvenient or unconventional that society rejects it, even when faced w...
A Forfeited Right
A reputation for dishonesty can make even the truth unbelievable and lead to unexpected consequences...
A HURON CINDERELLA
True beauty and worth are found in honesty and inner character, not in superficial appearance or dec...
A POOR TINNER’S FEAST
Exaggerated or fabricated stories can damage reputations and obscure the truth, while genuine hospit...
A SAD THANKSGIVING PARTY
Greed and dishonesty lead to negative consequences, not only for oneself but also for those who trus...
A TERRIBLE LADY AT HOME
True understanding and freedom come from seeking truth, not from rigid adherence to dogma or superfi...
A Transposition
Perception can be subjective, and those who seek to please everyone may offer ambiguous truths.
A hold-paripa
Truth and innocence will eventually prevail over deception and evil.
A majom
Dishonesty and theft, even of seemingly small things, can lead to overwhelming guilt and fear.
A nyulacska és a krokodil
Deception and pride lead to suffering, while honesty and humility can bring redemption and kindness.
A voyage to Lilliput
The perception of power and importance is relative, and human conflicts, regardless of scale, often ...
ABU HASSAN AL-ZIYADI AND THE KHORASAN
Honesty and faith in divine providence can lead to unexpected blessings and rescue from dire situati...
ABU HASSAN AL-ZIYADI AND THE KHORASAN MAN
Honesty and integrity, even in dire circumstances, can lead to unexpected blessings and divine favor...
ABU KIR THE DYER AND ABU SIR THE BARBER
Honesty and kindness are ultimately rewarded, while deceit and malice lead to ruin.
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Be careful what you wish for, or what you insist upon, as the truth may be more painful than ignoran...
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Be careful what you wish for, or what you insist upon, as the truth may be more painful than ignoran...
ALBANIAN VERSION
Truth will eventually come to light, and those who commit evil deeds will face justice.
ALDONO
Truth, though often hidden and scorned, will ultimately reveal itself and triumph over falsehood, br...
ALI KHWAJAH AND THE MERCHANT OF BAGHDAD
Honesty and integrity will ultimately prevail, and justice will be served, often in unexpected ways.
AN ENCOUNTER IN THE ATTIC
Imagination and memory keep stories, ideas, and even people alive, offering comfort and meaning.
AN ESSAY UPON FABLE
Fables are allegorical stories designed to convey a clear, unified, and probable moral truth through...
ANTAŬPAROLO
Even under oppressive regimes, wit and cleverness can be used to expose truth and critique society.
ARABIAN NIGHTS, VOLUME 14 FOOTNOTES
True wisdom lies not just in knowledge, but in the ability to observe, deduce, and understand the su...
Around! Around! in Fairy Rings
Kindness and honesty are rewarded, while idleness and greed are punished. Disobedience can lead to m...
Asal Usul Banyuwangi
False accusations, fueled by jealousy and unchecked power, can lead to tragic and irreversible conse...
Asal Usul Tradisi Nyadran di Desa Ketingan
The spread of truth and good deeds cannot be stopped by jealousy or malice, and true devotion can le...
Asmund and Signy
Deception and wickedness may triumph for a time, but truth and goodness will ultimately prevail.
BENGALI VERSION
Envy and deceit may triumph for a time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, often with se...
BONDEN OCH GULDKLUMPEN
Greed can blind people to the truth and lead them to be easily outsmarted.
BRETON VERSION
Truth, though hidden, will eventually come to light, and justice will prevail over deceit and cruelt...
BRIEF SEASONS OF INTELLECTUAL DISSIPATION
BRUIN AND REYNARD
Deception, no matter how clever, often leads to exposure and consequences, and cunning can be used t...
BUKOWINA-GYPSY STORIES
Truth and justice will always come to light, no matter how deeply they are buried or how cunningly t...
Binnorie
Truth, especially about wicked deeds, will always find a way to be revealed, even from beyond the gr...
Brewery of Eggshells
Sometimes, unusual problems require unusual solutions, and wisdom can reveal hidden truths.
By Richard F. Burton
The pursuit of unvarnished truth and complete cultural documentation can be hindered by societal pru...
CHILDREN'S FAVORITE POEMS
The collection of poems offers various morals, including the importance of safety, kindness, diligen...
CIII NUIT
Truth, even when complicated, will eventually come to light, and those who confess their wrongs, eve...
CINDERELLA'S DECISION
True freedom and healing come from confronting the full truth of one's circumstances and choosing to...
CIV NUIT
Truth, however convoluted, will eventually come to light, and those who confess their wrongs may fin...
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CRAFT AND MALICE OF WOMEN,\[FN#153\] OR THE TALE OF THE KING, HIS SON, HIS CONCUBINE AND THE SEVEN WAZIRS
Wisdom, even from the young, can overcome malice and injustice, and mercy is a noble virtue.
CVI NUIT
Honesty and trustworthiness are rewarded, and true generosity is shown through actions, not just wor...
CXIV NUIT
Desperation can lead to regrettable actions, and dishonesty inevitably brings shame and severe conse...
CXXXIII NUIT
Truth, though sometimes painful, ultimately prevails and leads to justice.
Cindelaras
Kebenaran akan selalu terungkap.
DAFFY-DOWN-DILLY
Being honest and helpful to others leads to good outcomes.
DAS HÖLZERNE MÄDCHEN UND SEINE LIEBHABER
Truth, though obscured by greed and deceit, will ultimately be revealed, and all things return to th...
DE DRIE APPELEN
Even in the face of injustice and despair, truth and fate will ultimately prevail, leading to unexpe...
DE SAGE VAN HEER WALEWEIN EN DEN GROENEN RIDDER
Even the noblest individuals can falter, but true honor lies in acknowledging one's mistakes and lea...
DEMOCRITUS AND THE PEOPLE OF ABDERA
The opinions of the ignorant masses are often wrong and should not be trusted as a source of truth o...
DEN UNDERBARA KÄPPEN
Kindness and generosity are rewarded, while selfishness and deceit lead to misfortune and shame.
DER GRAM DER LIEBE
Jealousy blinds individuals to the truth and can lead to unnecessary suffering and tragic misunderst...
DER KLUGE KADI
True character is revealed through actions, and a clever judge can discern the truth by understandin...
DER SCHÖNE KAFFEESCHENK
True virtue and purity are more valuable than wealth or social status, and truth will always be reve...
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
Hard work, honesty, and kindness, even in the face of adversity, can lead to great fortune and succe...
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