The Cunning Fox

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a cunning fox. He was known for his intelligence and ability to trick other animals in the forest.
One day, the fox was feeling very hungry and decided to look for some food. As he was wandering around, he saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine. The grapes looked delicious, and the fox couldn’t resist the temptation to have them. However, the grapes were too high for the fox to reach.
The fox tried jumping, but he couldn’t reach the grapes. He tried climbing the tree, but it was too slippery. The fox was determined to have the grapes, so he decided to use his intelligence.
He walked away from the grapes and started pacing back and forth. Suddenly, he stopped and started jumping up and down, saying, “Oh, these grapes are sour! I don’t want them anyway.”
A nearby rabbit overheard the fox and asked, “Why do you say that the grapes are sour? They look delicious to me.”
The fox replied, “Oh, they are too sour for your taste. I tried them, and I couldn’t even swallow them.”
The rabbit, who was very curious, asked the fox to show him how sour the grapes were. The fox took the rabbit to the vine and asked him to try the grapes. The rabbit jumped and jumped but couldn’t reach the grapes.
The fox smiled and said, “See, I told you they were too sour. Let’s go find something else to eat.”
The rabbit was disappointed but believed the fox and went away. The fox, on the other hand, was very happy with himself and enjoyed the grapes all by himself.
From that day on, the fox became even more cunning and used his intelligence to trick other animals in the forest.

Moral

1. Don’t trust strangers blindly: The story teaches us that we should not trust strangers blindly, as they may have ulterior motives.
2. Don’t be greedy: The fox’s greediness led to his downfall. We should learn to be content with what we have and not try to take advantage of others.
3. Be careful of flattery: The fox was flattered by the crow, which led him to lose his prize. We should be careful of flattery and not let it cloud our judgment.
4. Use your intelligence wisely: The story shows us that intelligence can be a powerful tool, but it should be used wisely. We should use our intelligence for good and not for selfish purposes.
5. Don’t underestimate your opponents: The fox underestimated the crow and thought he could easily trick her, but he was proven wrong. We should not underestimate our opponents and always be prepared for any situation.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria