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The Flies and the Honey Pot

In "The Flies and the Honey Pot," a well-known moral story illustrates the perils of succumbing to short-term gratification. A group of flies, drawn to spilled honey, indulges to the point of becoming trapped, ultimately suffocating and lamenting their foolishness. This poignant short story with moral lessons for adults emphasizes the importance of prioritizing long-term well-being over fleeting pleasures.

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The Flies and the Honey Pot - Aesop's Fable illustration about greed, consequence, self-destruction
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Reveal Moral

"Indulging in fleeting pleasures can lead to dire consequences and self-destruction."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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Theme
greed
consequence
self-destruction
Characters
Flies
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