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The Self-Made Monkey

In this short moral tale, a humble man in a high political office boasts about being a self-made man to a Monkey he encounters in the forest. The Monkey challenges his claim by demonstrating self-creation in a humorous way, ultimately conveying that merely being self-made does not constitute true achievement. This meaningful story imparts a simple lesson about the distinction between self-creation and genuine accomplishment, highlighting the value of humility and recognition of true merit.

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The Self-Made Monkey - Aesop's Fable illustration about Pride, Self-Made Identity, Critique of Authenticity
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that claiming to be "self-made" may be less impressive than it seems, especially when compared to the natural talents and abilities of others."

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Quick Facts

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Theme
Pride
Self-Made Identity
Critique of Authenticity
Characters
Man
Monkey

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