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Rejected Services

In "Rejected Services," a heavy operator reflects on his swift fall from wealth to poverty, only to be approached by the personified Reverse of Fortune, who offers him revenge against his former adversaries. However, the operator declines, noting that their shared misfortune makes vengeance pointless, capturing the essence of impactful moral stories that highlight the futility of anger in the face of collective hardship. This easy small story serves as a heartwarming reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in challenging times.

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Rejected Services - Aesop's Fable illustration about misfortune, isolation, moral integrity
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that seeking revenge on those who have wronged you may be futile if they are already in a state of misfortune themselves."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
Theme
misfortune
isolation
moral integrity
Characters
HEAVY Operator
Reverse of Fortune

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