The Fox and the Crow
Author: Aesop
Once upon a time in a lush green forest, a hungry fox
strolled through the deep woods. As the sun began to rise, the fox spotted a
crow perched on the highest branch of a tall tree with a piece of cheese held
tightly in her beak.
"Mmm… I love cheese!" thought the fox eagerly.
"I think I’ve found my breakfast! But how can I get that cheese?"
With a mischievous glint in his eyes, the fox devised a
cunning plan. He settled down beneath the tree and called out to the crow,
"Good morning, Miss Crow! It’s a lovely day, isn't it?"
The
crow, wary of the sly fox, looked down but remained silent, refusing to engage.
"I
said, good morning! Did you hear me?" asked the fox, feigning innocence.
Unable to resist playing along, the crow narrowed her eyes
skeptically. Still, she held the cheese firmly in her beak, saying nothing.
"Hmm This is not so easy," mused the fox,
undeterred by the crow's silence. Refusing to give up, he flashed a charming
smile at the crow, complimenting her exquisite features.
"You know… you really are the most beautiful
bird," the fox said with a twinkle in his eye. "Your feathers are so
shiny! Your eyes are so intelligent! Your beak is so… umm… pointy! Everything
about you is perfect!"
A faint flicker of satisfaction crossed the crow's face. She
wanted to be known as the queen of all birds, renowned for her magnificent
voice.
"Tell me, Miss Crow," the fox continued, his voice
filled with admiration. "Is your so sweet? Will you bless me with a single
song? Then I can profess to everyone your incredible talent and reign as the
queen of all birds!"
The crow, unable to resist the irresistible temptation to
showcase her voice, smiled a little smile and then a big smile. As she opened
her beak to impress the fox with her melodious song, the cheese slipped from
her beak and fell straight into the fox's mouth. He devoured it in one gulp,
his satisfaction evident.
Lesson: Be cautious of flatterers. They
frequently require something from you.
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