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The Fox and the Bramble

In "The Fox and the Bramble," a fox climbs a hedge but falls and grabs a bramble for support, only to be pricked and hurt. Accusing the bramble of being more harmful than the hedge, he learns that he should have expected pain from something that also causes it to others. This wisdom-packed moral story illustrates how selfish individuals often encounter selfishness in others, a common theme in well-known moral stories.

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The Fox and the Bramble - Aesop's Fable illustration about selfishness, accountability, consequences
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that seeking help from those who are inherently harmful or self-serving can lead to greater suffering."

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Age Group
adult
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children
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Theme
selfishness
accountability
consequences
Characters
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Bramble

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