The Dog

Hound to Dog
"Why do you make such an exhibition of yourself? That bell that you carry is not, believe me, any order of merit, but on the contrary a mark of disgrace, a public notice to all men to avoid you as an ill mannered dog." ~ The Mischievous Dog

Dog to Hound
"Do not blame me, my friend, but find fault with the master, who has not taught me to labor, but to depend for subsistence on the labor of others." ~ The Two Dogs

Dog to Wolf
"The master," ~ The Wolf and the Housedog

Wolf to Dog
"May no friend of mine ever be in such a plight; for the weight of this chain is enough to spoil the appetite." ~ The Wolf and the Housedog

Dog to Dog
"It is time for us to be off, for if the master spare not his oxen, who work for his gain, how can we expect him to spare us?" ~ The Master and His Dogs

Dog to Master
"It was not my fault. master to My spirit was as good as ever, but I could not help my infirmities. I rather deserve to be praised for what I have been, than to be blamed for what I am." ~ The Old Hound

Brazier to Dog
"You wretched little sluggard! what shall I do to you? While I am hammering on the anvil, you sleep on the mat; and when I begin to eat after my toil, you wake up and wag your tail for food. Do you not know that labor is the source of every blessing, and that none but those who work are entitled to eat?" ~ The Brazier and His Dog

Traveler to Dog
"Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly." ~ The Traveler and His Dog

Dog to Traveler
"O, master! I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting." ~ The Traveler and His Dog

Goat to Dog
"The little one is the best runner of the two." ~ The Hare and the Hound

Dog to Goat
"You do not see the difference between us: I was only running for a dinner, but he for his life." ~ The Hare and the Hound

Dog to Shepherd
"Master, how can you expect the sheep to be safe if you admit a wolf into the fold?" ~ The Shepherd and the Dog

Wolf to Dog
"Why should you, who are like us in so many things, not be entirely of one mind with us, and live with us as brothers should? We differ from you in one point only. We live in freedom, but you bow down to and slave for men, who in return for your services flog you with whips and put collars on your necks. They make you also guard their sheep, and while they eat the mutton throw only the bones to you. If you will be persuaded by us, you will give us the sheep, and we will enjoy them in common, till we all are surfeited." ~ The Wolves and the Sheepdogs

Hare to Dog
"I wish you would act sincerely by me, and show yourself in your true colors. If you are a friend, why do you bite me so hard? If an enemy, why do you fawn on me?" ~ The Dog and the Hare

Dog to Thief
"If you think to stop my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken. This sudden kindness at your hands will only make me more watchful, lest under these unexpected favors to, myself, you have some private ends to accomplish for your own benefit, and for my master's injury." ~ The Thief and the Housedog

Fox to Dog
"If this lion were alive, you would soon find out that his claws were stronger than your teeth." ~ The Dogs and the Fox

Dog to Dog
"I deserve all this torment, for my folly in thinking that everything round must be an egg." ~ The Dog and the Oyster

Dog to Dog
"Why, to tell you the truth, I drank so much wine that I remember nothing. I do not know how I got out of the house." ~ The Dog and the Cook