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The Cock and the Jewel

In "The Cock and the Jewel," a cock, while searching for food, stumbles upon a precious jewel but declares it worthless compared to a simple grain of barley. This engaging moral tale emphasizes that practical needs surpass material wealth, illustrating a key lesson found in many creative moral stories. Through this animal story with moral, readers are reminded that true value lies in fulfilling basic necessities rather than chasing after superficial riches.

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The Cock and the Jewel - Aesop's Fable illustration about Value, Practicality, Contentment

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Reveal Moral

"Value lies in utility rather than in material worth; what is precious to one may be worthless to another."

In "Fortune and the Fabulist," a writer of fables encounters a personification of Fortune in a forest, initially attempting to escape but ultimately overwhelmed by its promises of wealth and respectability. Despite the allure of luxurious living and the chaos that often accompanies such riches, the writer remains detached and tranquil, yearning for quietude instead. This small moral story serves as an inspirational reminder that true contentment often lies beyond the material allure of Fortune.

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The Thieves and the Cock

In "The Thieves and the Cock," a group of thieves steals a rooster but decides to kill it, only to have the rooster plead for its life by highlighting its role in waking people for work. The thieves reject his plea, illustrating a key lesson learned from stories: those with malicious intent despise anything that promotes virtue. This humorous story serves as one of the best moral tales, reminding us that the safeguards of virtue are often hated by those who wish to do wrong.

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The Fox the Cock and the Dog

In "The Fox the Cock and the Dog," a clever Fox tries to deceive a Cock with the news of a universal truce, claiming that all beasts will coexist peacefully. However, when the Cock mentions the approaching Dog, the Fox quickly retreats, illustrating how cunning can backfire. This classic fable, part of impactful moral stories, teaches that those who attempt to trick others may end up ensnared by their own deceit.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme: Value
Practicality
Contentment
Characters: Cock
hens
owner
precious stone

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