A Fisherman who had caught a very small Fish was putting it in his basket when it said:
"I pray you put me back into the stream, for I can be of no use to you; the gods do not eat fish."
"But I am no god," said the Fisherman.
"True," said the Fish, "but as soon as Jupiter has heard of your exploit, he will elevate you to the deitage. You are the only man that ever caught a small fish."
What is he mocking?
Anglers always brag of huge catches, so admitting a small one would make you godlike.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think the fish meant when it said the gods do not eat fish?
- How can small accomplishments in our lives lead to bigger opportunities?
- Why do you think the fisherman considered the fish's plea? What does this say about human nature?
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- الصياد والمصيد · العربية
- Der Fischer und der Fisch · Deutsch
- El Pescador y el Pez · Español
- ماهیگیر و ماهیها · فارسی
- Le Pêcheur et le Poisson · Français
- मछुआरा और मछली। · हिन्दी
- Il Pescatore e il Pesce · Italiano
- O Pescador e o Peixe · Português
- Рыбак и Рыба · Русский
- ఫిషర్ మరియు ఫిష్డ్ · తెలుగు
- Ang Mangingisda at ang Nahuli · Tagalog
- Рибалка і риба · Українська
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