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An Inflated Ambition

In "An Inflated Ambition," a corporate president enters a dry-goods shop and encounters a placard urging customers to ask for what they desire. Just as he is about to express his wishes, the shopkeeper directs a salesman to "show this gentleman the world," illustrating the irony of ambition and the moral that true fulfillment often lies beyond material wants. This easy small story with moral lessons serves as a thought-provoking tale for young readers, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s true desires.

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An Inflated Ambition - Aesop's Fable illustration about ambition, opportunity, perception
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that ambition and aspirations can lead to unexpected opportunities and expansive possibilities if one is willing to ask for what they truly desire."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
ambition
opportunity
perception
Characters
President
shopkeeper
John
salesman

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