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There once lived a mother bear in a woodland. She was known for bragging about her deeds and actions. The other animals in the kingdom were fed up with the wild bear’s habit of saying something and doing something else.
One fine afternoon, they held a secret meeting to decide on a plan to exposethe bear. The animals discussed for hours, but no one could come up with a concrete plan. A couple of plans seemed feasible, but no one volunteered to tell the bear on her face and, so, those plans were dropped.
Dusk fell in the woods, and the animals decided to call it a day. Just as they were dispersing, the mother bear appeared.“What’s happening, folks? Did someone fall ill?” she asked.
“Uhm, no. We were having a meeting to discuss a way to stop the humans from felling the trees north of the forest,”a parrotsaid.
“And, Mrs. Bear, we couldn’t invite you to the meeting because we thought you would be busy with the cubs,”a chipmunk chipped in.
“Oh, I wouldn’t dare do anything stupid. After all, they are our masters,”the bear said.
None of theanimals uttereda word.
Taking the silence as a sign that they have all agreed to what she had said, the bear continued,“In fact, I have huge regard for the humans. I wouldn’t even touch the dead body of a human.”
Hearing this,a foxremarked sarcastically,“Wouldn’t it be better if you eat the dead and not the living?”
This caught the bear off guard, and she blushed, grinned, mumbled something to herself, and left the place. The animals winked at the fox, thanking him for doing the impossible.
Moral of the story
Practice what you preach.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. In what ways can the Fox and Bear story be applied to human relationships?
From the fable, children learn that bragging drives people away from them. So, we should refrain from being arrogant and too full of ourselves to maintain our relations with other people. The narrative tells us that we must not belittle anyone and not be boastful of our achievements.
2. Why is it important to always be honest and trustworthy?
诚实可以帮助建立一个可靠的和可靠的字符acter. Your views and opinions are important only if people see you as trustworthy. Your audience may respect and admire you if you are brave enough to speak the truth, no matter how bitter it is.
3. What are the consequences of lying and deceiving others?
Lying and deception make you lose reputation, credibility, and respect. The efforts put in to hide a lie cause anxiety and frustration. Dishonesty in relationships causes stress and friction between individuals.
4. How can we build trust in our relationships with others?
To build trust in your relationships, communicate openly and accept your mistakes. Treat everyone with respect and appreciate their help and efforts. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and do not disregard others’ achievements.
