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The Oxen and the Butchers

In "The Oxen and the Butchers," a group of Oxen, seeking to overthrow the Butchers who kill them, are cautioned by an elder Ox about the potential consequences of their actions. He argues that while the Butchers do cause them suffering, their skilled butchery ensures a more humane death than the brutality of unskilled operators, highlighting a moral lesson about the dangers of hastily exchanging one evil for another. This captivating moral story serves as a reminder that not all changes lead to better outcomes, making it a meaningful addition to any collection of short stories with moral lessons for adults.

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The Oxen and the Butchers - Aesop's Fable illustration about wisdom, the consequences of revenge, the importance of skilled labor
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"Be cautious when seeking to eliminate a known evil, as the alternative may be worse."

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Quick Facts

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adult
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children
story for class 5
story for class 6
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Theme
wisdom
the consequences of revenge
the importance of skilled labor
Characters
Oxen
Butchers
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