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Truth and the Traveller

In "Truth and the Traveller," a man wandering through a desolate desert encounters a woman named Truth, who explains she resides there to be close to her worshippers, often cast out from society. This poignant fable story with moral highlights the solitude faced by those seeking genuine truth, making it a concise moral story that resonates even in humorous tales for kids. Ultimately, it reminds us that true understanding often comes from embracing hardship and isolation.

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Truth and the Traveller - Aesop's Fable illustration about truth, solitude, human nature
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that truth often resides in the most desolate places, sought out only by those who are willing to confront their solitude."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
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Theme
truth
solitude
human nature
Characters
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Truth

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