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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Aesop's Fables

Book • 1848
Aesop's Fables are a collection of stories that have been passed down through oral tradition and later written down.

These fables feature animals and other elements that take on human characteristics to convey important moral lessons.

The stories cover a wide range of themes, including social, religious, and political issues, and have been used as ethical guides and educational tools for both children and adults.

The fables are known for their simplicity and the profound truths they convey, making them timeless and universally relevant.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by Robert Greene as an example of a writer whose fables he incorporated into his book on power.
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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in the context of discussing the relationship between stories and moral codes.
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Mentioned by A.J. Hanenberg as the source material for songs composed by Socrates.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of Abraham Lincoln's two favorite books.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of the human condition and the tension between boredom and anxiety.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of how Stoic principles were taught in the ancient world through stories.
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Mentioned by Adam Minihan as a helpful resource for children to understand allegory.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book that significantly influenced Abraham Lincoln's understanding of human nature.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of classic children's literature.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a collection of fables that have been teaching moral lessons for centuries.
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Mentioned by Laura Gibbs in relation to a project she did with her students, creating branching stories.
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Mentioned in the episode introduction as an example of classic literature for children.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of how fables have been used to teach moral lessons for thousands of years.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of stories that teach lessons, not just for children.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of storytelling that both entertains and teaches.
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