The Goatherd and the WildGoats
In this short and moral story, a Goatherd attempts to win over Wild Goats by feeding them better than his own during a snowstorm. However, when the Wild Goats leave for the mountains, they reveal that his favoritism has made them cautious, teaching a valuable lesson: old friends should not be sacrificed for new ones. This quick read story with moral highlights the importance of loyalty and the dangers of betraying long-standing relationships.
Reveal Moral
"Prioritizing new relationships over established ones can lead to distrust and loss."
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Quick Facts
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- Theme
- loyaltycautionbetrayal
- Characters
- GoatherdWild GoatsGoats
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