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The Flea and the Wrestler

In "The Flea and the Wrestler," a popular moral story, a Wrestler, bitten by a Flea, calls upon Hercules for help. Frustrated by his inability to defeat such a minor foe, he questions how he can expect assistance against larger challenges, highlighting the lessons learned from stories about facing one's fears, no matter how small. This engaging moral tale serves as a reminder that overcoming even the smallest obstacles is essential for tackling greater adversities.

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The Flea and the Wrestler - Aesop's Fable illustration about humility, the nature of strength, overcoming adversity

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that if one cannot handle small challenges, they are unlikely to succeed against larger ones."

In this life-changing story with a moral, an ass, proud and stubborn, mistakenly believes the crowd is admiring him as they bow before a wooden image he carries. Refusing to move until his driver chastises him, the tale highlights the folly of taking credit for the achievements and reverence due to others, making it a compelling quick read story with moral lessons. This creative moral story illustrates the importance of humility and recognizing the true sources of admiration.

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Hercules and Pallas

In this engaging moral tale, Hercules encounters a strange monster named Strife, which grows larger with each blow he strikes. Guided by Pallas, he learns that conflict only feeds the creature, and by ceasing to fight, it will shrink back to its original size. This heartwarming moral story illustrates that sometimes, ignoring conflict is the key to resolution, echoing themes found in well-known fable stories with moral lessons.

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The Astronomer

In this inspirational short story with a moral, an astronomer becomes so absorbed in stargazing that he neglects his immediate surroundings and falls into a deep well. As he cries for help, a neighbor reminds him of the irony in his quest for knowledge about the heavens while ignoring the dangers on earth. This tale serves as a valuable lesson for young readers about the importance of being aware of one’s present circumstances amidst the pursuit of lofty ideals.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme: humility
the nature of strength
overcoming adversity
Characters: Flea
Wrestler
Hercules

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