This classic tale by Andersen tells the story of a swan who finds himself ugly because he doesn't look like a duckling. Eventually, he discovers his true identity and becomes aware of his inner beauty.

This Brothers Grimm story features a magic mirror that shows people their own inner image, revealing that inner beauty is more important than outward appearance.

Andersen tells the story of a songbird, born with an unattractive appearance, but whose song is so beautiful that he comes to be appreciated for his voice rather than his beauty.

This famous story tells of how Belle sees beyond the Beast's appearance to discover the goodness within himself.

In this Aesop fable, a little mouse saves the life of a mighty lion. She discovers that even the biggest ones can need help, regardless of their size or strength.

This fable by Andersen highlights how vanity and fear of being different can influence one's perception of oneself and reality.

This Indian tale tells the story of a cracked jar that felt useless because it was leaking water on the way to the well. Its owner, a wise old man, showed it that thanks to its leaks, flowers had grown along the path. The jar then understood that its imperfections had beautified the world without it realizing it. Thus, it accepted its flaws and found its true value.

In this fable by Jean de La Fontaine, a frog meets an ox and, envious of its imposing size, tries to inflate its own body to resemble it. It bursts trying to become what it is not. The moral of this fable teaches us that everyone must accept their nature and avoid trying to be what they are not. It warns against envy and the desire to appear bigger or more important than one really is.