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The Fisher and the Little Fish

In this classic moral story, a Fisher catches a small fish that begs for its release, promising to grow larger for a future meal. However, the Fisher values the certainty of the small catch over the uncertain potential of a bigger one later, illustrating the lesson that it is better to appreciate what you have than to risk it for something uncertain. This easy small story with moral emphasizes the wisdom found in concise moral stories and the valuable lessons they impart.

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The Fisher and the Little Fish - Aesop's Fable illustration about Greed, opportunity, contentment
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that it is better to value and hold onto a small, certain gain than to risk it for the uncertain promise of a larger reward in the future."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
Greed
opportunity
contentment
Characters
Fisher
Little Fish

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