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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."

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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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