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The Ass and the Frogs

In "The Ass and the Frogs," a burdened ass falls into a pond and groans under the weight of his load, prompting the frogs to mock him for his distress. This humorous story imparts a valuable lesson: people often complain more about minor grievances than they do about greater hardships, making it a perfect quick read story with moral for students. Through this moral short story, readers learn that perspective is crucial when facing challenges.

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The Ass and the Frogs - Aesop's Fable illustration about perseverance, perspective, resilience
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that people often complain more about minor troubles than they do about significant hardships."

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Theme
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perspective
resilience
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Frogs

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