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The Dog and His Reflection

In the thought-provoking moral story "The Dog and His Reflection," a State Official, while stealing the Dome of the Capitol, encounters the ghost of his predecessor at midnight, who warns him that God is watching. As they converse, another State Official quietly seizes the opportunity to add the dome to his own collection, illustrating the themes of greed and moral consequence found in many well-known moral stories. This short moral tale serves as a reminder of the unseen consequences of one's actions.

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The Dog and His Reflection - Aesop's Fable illustration about corruption, accountability, the consequences of greed

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that greed and corruption can lead to one's downfall, as the pursuit of self-interest often results in betrayal and loss."

In "A Forfeited Right," a Thrifty Person sues the Chief of the Weather Bureau after relying on his accurate weather prediction to stock umbrellas that ultimately go unsold. The court rules in favor of the Thrifty Person, highlighting the moral lesson that one can forfeit their right to truthfulness through a history of deception. This classic moral story serves as an inspirational reminder about the importance of integrity and trustworthiness in communication.

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The Monkey and the Nuts

In "The Monkey and the Nuts," a certain city seeks to purchase land for a public deformatory but becomes entangled in greed as officials continually request more funds from the government. Their relentless demands lead to frustration, prompting the government to withdraw support entirely, leaving the officials empty-handed. This timeless moral story serves as an inspirational reminder of the consequences of greed and the limits of generosity, illustrating important lessons from moral stories that resonate across cultures.

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The Conscientious Official

In "The Conscientious Official," a misguided railway Division Superintendent, while tampering with tracks, learns of his impending dismissal for incompetency. He argues that although there are many accidents on his division, they inflict less damage to the company's property than potential alternatives, revealing a twisted sense of duty. This life-changing story serves as a fable with moral lessons about responsibility and the consequences of misguided actions.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: adult
Theme: corruption
accountability
the consequences of greed
Characters: State Official
Ghost of predecessor
another State Official

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