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The Man of Principle

In "The Man of Principle," a Keeper at a zoological garden encounters a stubborn man seeking shelter from the rain beneath an ostrich, despite the imminent danger it poses. The man, embodying the essence of a moral story, insists on staying until the ostrich kicks him out, having already swallowed his umbrella, illustrating the folly of rigid principles over practical safety. This engaging moral tale serves as a simple short story with a profound lesson on the importance of adaptability in the face of risk.

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The Man of Principle - Aesop's Fable illustration about principle, courage, absurdity
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that adhering rigidly to one's principles can lead to impractical and dangerous situations."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
principle
courage
absurdity
Characters
Keeper of the Zoological garden
Man of Principle
ostrich
female kangaroo (Saltarix Mackintoshea)

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