Naveed Jan English

The Wolf and the House Dog There was once a Wolf that had very little to eat since the village Dogs were so alert and cautious. He was truly nothing more than skin and bones, and the thought depressed him. This Wolf chance to meet a fine plump House Dog who had strayed a little too far from home one night. The Wolf would have devoured him immediately, but the House Dog proved to be powerful enough to leave his prints if he attempted.    So the Wolf addressed the Dog modestly, praising him on his good looks. The Dog replied, "You can be as healthy-fed as I am if you wish so". Leave the woods; you're uncomfortable there." Why, every meal requires a lot of effort. Follow my lead, and you'll get along just fine." "What must I do?" the Wolf inquired. "Hardly anything," the House Dog replied. "Chase people who carry canes, bark at beggars, and fawn on house-people." In exchange, you will receive various nibbles, chicken bones, choice ...

The Wolf and His Shadow One evening, a wolf emerged from his den in good cheer and with a ravenous appetite. The wolf appeared much larger than he actually was as he ran because the setting sun cast a shadow of him that extended far out onto the ground. Why, the Wolf exclaimed arrogantly, "See how big I am! Fancy me fleeing from a puny Lion! I'll prove to him whether he or I am deserving of being king. ". Right then, a huge shadow completely obscured him, and a Lion quickly dispatched him with a single blow. Moral: Avoid letting your imagination cause you to overlook the truth. The Wolf and the Crane A Wolf had overindulged, and a bone had been lodged crosswise in his neck. He couldn't move it, and he couldn't eat anything. That was obviously a bad situation for a greedy Wolf. So he dashed off to the Crane. He was certain that she would be able to reach the bone and pull it out with her long neck and bill. "I will reward you handsomely if you pull that bone o...

 Author: Aesop A pair of goats, one on either side of a huge gap through which a powerful mountain stream was pouring, happened to be frisking gayly on the rocky steeps of a mountain valley. The only available bridge over the chasm was the trunk of a fallen tree, and even two squirrels couldn't pass each other there without danger. Even the most courageous person would have shivered on the narrow path. Not so for our goats. None of them could stand aside for the other due to their pride. Onto the log one placed her foot. The opposite was also done. They converged horn to horn in the middle. They both fell to the ground and were swept away by the raging torrent below because neither would give way. Moral Giving in is preferable to being stubborn and experiencing bad luck.

 Author: Aesop The Fox developed a plan to entertain himself at the cost of the Stork, whose unique look always made him smile. "You must come and dine with me today," he told the Stork, laughing to himself at the ruse he was about to do. The Stork enthusiastically accepted the offer and arrived on schedule. The Fox provided soup for the meal. But it was served in a very shallow dish, and the Stork could only moisten the tip of his bill. He couldn't even get a sip of soup. But the Fox ate it up quickly and made a big show of enjoying himself, much to the chagrin of the Stork. The hungry Stork was enraged by the deception, but he was a cool-headed person who saw no need in flying into a passion. Instead, not long after, he invited the Fox to join him for dinner. The Fox came punctually at the appointed hour, and the Stork prepared a fish meal that smelled delicious.  It was, however, served in a tall jar with a relatively small neck. The Stork's huge bill offer...

 Author: Aesop The Cattle, fatigued and hungry after laboring in the field, woke up a sleeping dog in a hay-filled manger. The Dog, on the other hand, wouldn't allow them near the manger, growling and snapping as though it were full of the best flesh and bones for himself. The Cattle gave the Dog a disgusted look. "How selfish he is!" one exclaimed. "Though he is unable eat the hay, yet he is not allowing us to eat it; we are starving for the hay!" Now the farmer has arrived. When he saw how the Dog was acting, he grabbed a stick and dragged him out of the stable, striking him several times for his greedy behavior. Moral: Do not resent others for what you are unable to enjoy yourself.

Author: Aesop A miser buried his gold in a hidden location in his garden. Every day, he returned to the location, dug up the treasure, and counted it piece by piece to ensure it was complete. He made so many journeys that a Thief who had been watching him figured out what the Miser had concealed and one night stealthily dug up the treasure and stole it. When the Miser learned of his loss, he was overcome with grief and despair. He moaned, wept, and ripped his hair. When a passerby heard his cries, he inquired as to what had happened. "My precious metal!" "O my gold!" exclaimed the Miser, "someone has robbed me!" "Your precious metal!" What's in the hole? Why did you place it there? Why didn't you store it in the house so you could readily retrieve it when you needed to buy something?" The Miser yelled loudly, "Buy!" "Because I never touched the gold." I couldn't think of anything to do with it."...

Author: Aesop In the woods once lived a stag. He went to the pond to drink one day and stood there pondering about his appearance as he stared at his reflection in the water. "My horns are so beautiful," he continued, "and they give me such a tall and strong appearance." I feel like a powerful monarch wearing a crown! My legs, on the other hand, are tiny and unfit for a king like me. "I'm ashamed and embarrassed by how skinny my legs are." Then the stag heard dogs barking in the distance. He then heard the hunter's horn blaring. "Oh no!" the stag exclaimed. ""I need to get out of here." The stag then bolted as fast as his legs could carry him. He was soon far enough away from the hunter that the hunter's horn faded into the distance. However, just as the stag thought he was safe, his horns became entangled in the trees. The stag had been stuck and was unable to move! He twisted and turned, but he couldn't acco...

 Author: Aesop A Miller was driving his Ass to market with his young son in the hopes of finding a buyer. On the route, they encountered a group of laughing and talking girls who shouted, "Did you ever see such a pair of fools?" To be walking down the dusty road when they could be riding!" The Miller saw logic in what they said, so he had his son mount the Ass while he strolled to the side. When they arrived, they were hailed by some of his old pals, who exclaimed, "You'll spoil that Son of yours, letting him ride while you toil along on foot!" Make him walk, you slacker! It will do him the world of good." The Miller took their advice and sat on the back of the Ass while his son struggled along behind. They hadn't gone far when they came across a group of women and children, who exclaimed, "What a selfish old man!" He rides in comfort, but leaves his poor young kid to follow on his own legs!" So he ordered his son to stand behind h...

 Author: Aesop   Once there was a happy, little dog who loved to roam around the town in search of food. One day, the butcher noticed the dog and decided to throw him a juicy bone. The dog barked joyfully and grabbed the bone with excitement. As the dog trotted along, he couldn't help but feel proud of his newfound treasure. He thought it was the biggest bone he had ever seen. But as he approached a narrow footbridge, he caught sight of his reflection in the calm water below. The dog's eyes widened with surprise. "Wow! Look at that dog over there! He's carrying a bone much larger than mine!" exclaimed the dog. The reflection continued to mimic the dog's every move, unknowingly stoking his greed and envy. Without thinking of the consequences, the dog dropped his bone and leaped towards the water, trying to snatch the other dog's bone. Splash! The dog found himself struggling to swim back to shore, desperately fighting against the current. His bone...

  Authors: Aesop Once upon a time in a lush green meadow, a confident hare named Harry and a determined tortoise named Toby decided to have a race. The animals gathered around, excited to witness this unusual competition. As the race began, Harry, being naturally fast, quickly took the lead. He glanced back, saw Toby far behind, and smirked confidently. Toby, however, remained unfazed. "Speed won't always guarantee victory," he thought to himself. As the race progressed, Toby's slow and steady pace started to annoy Harry. Impatiently, Harry shouted, "Hurry up, Toby! I'm practically winning already!"                 Toby replied calmly, "Patience, my friend. Slow and steady wins the race." Despite Tobie's advice, Harry couldn't resist bragging. "I'm unbeatable! No one can beat my speed!"                 Smiling to himself, To...

Story The donkey and tiger had a dispute over the color of the grass, with the donkey insisting it was blue and the tiger saying it was green. They took the matter to the lion, the King of the Jungle, for arbitration. The donkey pleaded his case, and the lion declared that the grass was indeed blue and punished the tiger with five years of silence. The donkey was pleased and continued to repeat his belief that the grass is blue. The tiger accepted his punishment but asked the lion why he was being punished when he knew the grass was green. The lion explained that the punishment was for wasting time arguing with a donkey and bothering him with such a trivial matter. The moral of the story is not to waste time arguing with those who are stubborn and closed-minded, as it is a futile effort. It is better to maintain one's peace and avoid unnecessary conflicts.