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The Lion the Fox and the Ass

In the short moral story "The Lion, the Fox and the Ass," three animals agree to share the spoils of a hunt. After the Ass is devoured by the Lion for dividing the loot equally, the Fox wisely learns from this misfortune and takes the largest portion for himself when asked to divide the spoils. This tale, part of folklore and moral stories, emphasizes the importance of learning from others' experiences, making it a fitting choice for bedtime moral stories.

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The Lion the Fox and the Ass - Aesop's Fable illustration about greed, survival, wisdom

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Reveal Moral

"Learn from the mistakes of others to avoid suffering the same fate."

In "The Fox and the Bramble," a fox climbs a hedge but falls and grabs a bramble for support, only to be pricked and hurt. Accusing the bramble of being more harmful than the hedge, he learns that he should have expected pain from something that also causes it to others. This wisdom-packed moral story illustrates how selfish individuals often encounter selfishness in others, a common theme in well-known moral stories.

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The Deceased and his Heirs

A man dies, leaving a vast estate that sparks lengthy litigation among sorrowful relatives. After years of fighting, only one heir emerges victorious, only to discover from his attorney that there is nothing left to appraise, revealing the futility of the process and the attorney's self-serving motives. This quick moral story illustrates the often-overlooked truth about value-based moral stories: that the pursuit of wealth can lead to disillusionment when true value lies elsewhere.

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The Ass and the Frogs

In "The Ass and the Frogs," a burdened ass falls into a pond and groans under the weight of his load, prompting the frogs to mock him for his distress. This humorous story imparts a valuable lesson: people often complain more about minor grievances than they do about greater hardships, making it a perfect quick read story with moral for students. Through this moral short story, readers learn that perspective is crucial when facing challenges.

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Age Group: adult
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children
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Theme: greed
survival
wisdom
Characters: Lion
Fox
Ass

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