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The Oxen and the Wheels

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 Author: Aesop A heavily loaded wagon was being pulled along a muddy country road by a pair of oxen. To pull the wagon, they had to use all of their strength, but they were unfazed. The wagon's wheels were of a different kind. They were given a much easier task than the oxen, but they still groaned constantly. The loud whining of the Wheels filled the ears of the poor Oxen as they struggled mightily to pull the wagon through the thick mud. And as you are probably aware, this made it much harder for them to put up with their work. Finally losing patience, the Oxen cried, "Silence!". "  We are bearing all the burden, not you, and we are also remaining silent about it.   What have you Wheels got to complain about so loudly?". Moral The least harmed people complain the loudest.

Aesop Fables: The Boy and the Filberts; The Old Man and His Sons; The Boy Who Cried Wolf

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The Boy and the Filberts It was authorized for a boy to reach into a pitcher and retrieve some filberts. He could not pull his hand out again after taking such a sizable fistful. He was unable to extract all of the filberts at once while also being unwilling to give up even one. He started to cry, irritated and dejected. "Be content with half the nuts you've consumed, my boy, and you'll be able to easily free your hand", his mother instructed. "Afterward, you could possibly have some more filberts later. ". Moral Avoid attempting too much all at once. The Old Man and His Sons Once upon a time, there was a father with numerous sons. The sons, on the other hand, were constantly fighting. As the man grew older and weaker, he became concerned that his kids' lives would be ruined if they continued to fight. He begged everyone to live together cheerfully and quietly, but no one listened and continued to act in the same way. The old man gathered his sons o...

The Young Crab and His Mother

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 Author: Aesop Mother Crab asked her son, "Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?". "Always walk forward straight with your toes pointed out. ". The young Crab obediently replied, "Show me how to walk, mother dear; I want to learn." The old Crab therefore tried and tried to move forward in a straight line. She, like her son, could only walk sideways. She stumbled and hit her nose when she attempted to turn her toes out. Moral Unless you can lead by example, refrain from directing others' behavior.

The Ant and the Dove

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 Author: Aesop A Dove observed an Ant plunge into a brook. The Dove dropped a blade of straw next to the struggling Ant after seeing how hard it was trying to reach the bank. The Ant floated safely to land by holding on to the straw like a shipwrecked mariner does to a broken spar. The Ant then observed a man getting ready to throw a stone at the Dove. The Dove was startled and flew to safety in a nearby wood as a result of the Ant stinging him in the heel as he prepared to cast the stone. Moral Never waste a good deed.

The Heron

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Author: Aesop A heron was leisurely strolling along the bank of a stream, his eyes fixed on the crystal-clear water, and his long neck and pointed bill poised to snag a potential breakfast morsel. However, Master Heron was difficult to please that morning despite the abundance of fish in the clear water.   No small fry for me, he declared. Such meager food is inappropriate for a heron. ".   Now a beautiful young perch swam close by.   The Heron answered, "No, indeed. "I wouldn't even bother to open my beak for anything like that!".   The fish moved away from the shore's shallow water as the sun rose and dove down into the middle's chilly depths. The Heron was relieved to finally eat breakfast on a tiny snail after failing to see any more fish.   Be careful not to be too demanding or you might end up having to settle for nothing or the worst.lling along the bank of a stream, his eyes fixed on the crystal-clear water, and his long neck and poin...

The Frog and the Mouse

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 Author: Aesop Young Mouse was running along the edge of a pond where a frog was living in search of adventure. The frog crowed as he swam to the bank after spotting the mouse. “I can guarantee that coming to see me will be enjoyable.” The Mouse didn't require much encouragement because he was eager to explore the world. Although he had some swimming ability, he did not dare risk entering the pond alone. The frog had a strategy. He used a sturdy reed to tie the Mouse's leg to his own. He then jumped into the pond while dragging his foolish companion behind him. The Mouse eventually became tired of it and wanted to head back to land, but the cunning Frog had other ideas. The Mouse was drowned when he pulled him under the water. But before the frog could free himself from the reed that had tied him to the deceased Mouse, a Hawk flew over the pond. The Hawk swooped down, grabbed the Mouse and carried it off after spotting the Mouse's body floating on the water, with th...

The Cock and the Fox

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 Author: Aesop A wise old Cock flew into a tree to roost one bright evening. As he was about to tuck his head under his wing, and there, directly beneath him, stood Master Fox. The Fox exclaimed in an excited voice, "Have you heard the wonderful news? What news, questioned the Cock? He was extremely afraid of the Fox, so he experienced a strange, fluttery feeling inside of him. The fox told, "Your family, mine, and all other animals have decided to set aside their differences and coexist peacefully and amicably going forward.”Do come down, dear friend, and let us rejoice the happy event together! I simply cannot wait to embrace you. ". How wonderful!" exclaimed the Cock. "I am definitely excited about the news. But he spoke in a disinterested tone and leaned forward on his toes, appearing to be gazing off in the distance. The Fox inquired slightly anxiously, "What is it you see?". The cock replied, "It appears that a couple of dogs ar...