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The Cat and the King

In "The Cat and the King," a clever cat critiques the monarch, expressing a preference for the "King of the Mice," which amuses the king. This very short moral story illustrates the value of wit and the unexpected freedoms it can bring, as the king humorously grants her permission to attack his Prime Minister. As with many educational moral stories, it reminds adults that cleverness can lead to unexpected consequences.

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The Cat and the King - Aesop's Fable illustration about wit, power dynamics, critique of authority

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that cleverness and wit can earn favor, even in the presence of authority."

In the unique moral story "The Ass's Brains," a Lion and a Fox deceive an Ass into a meeting under the pretense of forming an alliance, leading to the Lion capturing the Ass for dinner. While the Lion naps, the cunning Fox eats the Ass's brains and cleverly justifies his actions by claiming the Ass must have been brainless for falling into the trap. This tale, often included in top 10 moral stories, teaches valuable lessons about wit and the consequences of naivety, making it a fitting narrative for moral stories for class 7.

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The Cat and the Mice

In this simple moral story, a Cat enters a house overrun by Mice and captures them one by one, prompting the remaining Mice to stay hidden. To lure them out, she pretends to be dead, but one clever Mouse warns that those who have been deceived will always remain cautious. This famous moral story teaches a valuable life lesson about the importance of vigilance after being tricked.

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The Ingenious Blackmailer

An inventor presents a rifle that discharges lightning to a king, seeking a million dollars for the secret, but the king becomes suspicious of his intentions, recognizing the potential for war and its costs. When the inventor insists on the glory and spoils of conflict, the king, valuing integrity over greed, ultimately orders the inventor's execution for blackmailing him. This story serves as a motivational tale with a moral, illustrating the dangers of ambition and the importance of ethical considerations in pursuit of power.

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Age Group: adult
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Theme: wit
power dynamics
critique of authority
Characters: Cat
King
Prime Minister

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