The Copybook

Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.

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© David Corby, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.5.

The Cat’s Wedding Clay Lane

It’s easier to change how you look than to hide who you are.

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© Andy Dolman, Geograph. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.

The Ape and the Fox Clay Lane

A valuable lesson when dealing with practised liars.

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© Simon, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.

The Goose with the Golden Egg Clay Lane

Don’t get greedy when things are going well.

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© Kallerna, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 3.0.

The Dog and the Bell Clay Lane

Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.

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© Bibi St-Pol, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.

The Debtor and his Pig Clay Lane

There are no lengths to which some people won’t go.

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Rajesh ramesh gaikwad. Licence: CC-BY-SA 3.0.

The Crow and the Pitcher Clay Lane

Brute force is no substitute for quick thinking.

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