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The Geese and the Cranes

In the well-known moral story "The Geese and the Cranes," a birdcatcher attempts to ensnare both birds in a meadow. The agile cranes swiftly escape, showcasing their lightness, while the slower, heavier geese are caught in the nets. This short and sweet moral story illustrates the importance of agility and quick thinking in the face of danger.

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The Geese and the Cranes - Aesop's Fable illustration about caution, adaptability, consequences of one's nature
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that those who are agile and quick-witted can often escape difficulties that may ensnare those who are slower or less adaptable."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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Theme
caution
adaptability
consequences of one's nature
Characters
Geese
Cranes
birdcatcher

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