The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox – Aesop’s Fables
As a Bear set his sights on a lost kid goat, almost simultaneously, a Lion lunged, eager to claim the same meal. Their fierce duel raged on, each trying to overpower the other, until they were both battered, bruised, and breathless.
In their weakened state, a cunning Fox saw an opportunity. With swift agility, he grabbed the kid and made a swift getaway, leaving the two mighty beasts gazing in astonishment and regret.
Reflecting on their situation, they conceded, “Sharing amicably would have been the wise choice.”
Sometimes, those who labor the most reap the least.
What principles and lessons can be learned from the above stories?
“The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox” tells us that sometimes competition can make us ignore greater dangers. Cooperation and sharing are far more intelligent than blind competition. This is also a reminder that in life, if we can put aside our differences, it is easier to achieve mutually beneficial results.
