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The Kites and the Swans

In "The Kites and the Swans," a tale from the realm of bedtime moral stories, the Kites and Swans, once blessed with the gift of song, become captivated by the sound of a horse's neigh. In their quest to imitate this alluring sound, they ultimately lose their ability to sing, illustrating a big moral story about how the pursuit of imagined benefits can lead to the forfeiture of present joys. This short moral tale serves as a poignant reminder for personal growth, emphasizing that sometimes, in chasing after the unattainable, we may overlook the true blessings we already possess.

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The Kites and the Swans - Aesop's Fable illustration about Desire, Loss, Consequences
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Reveal Moral

"The pursuit of unattainable desires can lead to the forfeiture of existing joys and talents."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
Desire
Loss
Consequences
Characters
Kites
Swans
Horse

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