“A Fox entered the house of an actor and, rummaging through all his properties, came upon a Mask, an admirable imitation of a human head. He placed his paws on it and said, "What a beautiful head! Yet it is of no value, as it entirely lacks brains."”
Quote by Aesop
Work
Aesop's Fables (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)
This edition of Aesop's Fables includes beautifully illustrated stories accompanied by annotations that provide historical context, moral lessons, and literary analysis. The collection is renowned for its timeless tales of animals that embody human virtues and vices, offering readers both entertainment and insight into human nature. more
Author
Aesop
Aesop, born around 620 BC and died around 564 BC, was a renowned Greek fabulist. His life remains shrouded in mystery, with accounts suggesting he was born in Ionia and later became a slave. Aesop is famous for his concise and profound fables, which have been widely celebrated and continue to influence literature and moral education to this day. more
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