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The Hen and the Golden Eggs

In this wisdom-packed moral story, a cottager and his wife, driven by greed, decide to kill their Hen that laid a golden egg every day, believing it must contain a treasure inside. However, they learn a valuable lesson when they discover the Hen was just like their other hens, ultimately depriving themselves of their daily wealth. This unique moral story highlights the dangers of impatience and greed, offering impactful lessons learned from stories that entertain while teaching.

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The Hen and the Golden Eggs - Aesop's Fable illustration about greed, impatience, consequences
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Reveal Moral

"Greed can lead to the loss of steady benefits in the pursuit of immediate wealth."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
greed
impatience
consequences
Characters
Cottager
Cottager's wife
Hen

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