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The Prophet

In "The Prophet," a wizard known for telling fortunes faces a moment of irony when he learns his house is being robbed, despite his ability to foresee the futures of others. As he rushes to save his belongings, a mocking neighbor questions why he couldn't predict his own misfortune, highlighting a powerful lesson about the limitations of foresight. This simple short story with moral serves as a reminder of the importance of personal awareness and growth, making it one of the best moral stories for students.

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The Prophet - Aesop's Fable illustration about futility of knowledge, irony, materialism
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should not neglect their own well-being while focusing on the problems of others."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
futility of knowledge
irony
materialism
Characters
WIZARD
person
neighbor

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