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Philosophers Three

In "Philosophers Three," a heartwarming moral story for young readers, a Bear, Fox, and Opossum confront a flood with distinct philosophies on survival. The Bear bravely fights the danger, the Fox cleverly hides, and the Opossum feigns death to avoid conflict, showcasing different approaches to facing threats and imparting valuable lessons about courage and wisdom in storytelling with morals. Each character's choice reflects the diverse strategies one can adopt in challenging situations, making it a thought-provoking short story with moral insights suitable for class 7.

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Philosophers Three - Aesop's Fable illustration about bravery, cunning, wisdom

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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that different situations require different approaches; sometimes bravery, cunning, or strategic retreat is the best response to adversity."

In this captivating moral story, two soldiers face a robber, where one bravely stands his ground while the other cowardly flees. After the robber is defeated, the timid soldier boasts of his intentions to fight, only to be dismissed by his courageous companion, who imparts a heartwarming life lesson about the true nature of bravery and the unreliability of hollow words. This culturally significant tale reminds us that actions speak louder than words in the face of adversity.

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The Jackdaw and the Fox

In "The Jackdaw and the Fox," a hungry jackdaw clings to the hope of out-of-season figs ripening on a tree, embodying the theme of misguided expectations found in entertaining moral stories for kids. A wise fox observes and cautions him that such hopes, while strong, will ultimately lead to disappointment. This short and sweet moral story teaches students the importance of recognizing reality over wishful thinking.

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The Fox and the Bramble

In "The Fox and the Bramble," a fox climbs a hedge but falls and grabs a bramble for support, only to be pricked and hurt. Accusing the bramble of being more harmful than the hedge, he learns that he should have expected pain from something that also causes it to others. This wisdom-packed moral story illustrates how selfish individuals often encounter selfishness in others, a common theme in well-known moral stories.

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Age Group: kids
children
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Theme: bravery
cunning
wisdom
Characters: Bear
Fox
Opossum

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