A member of the Society for Passing Resolutions of Respect for the Memory of Deceased Members recently passed away, receiving the customary attention from the society.
"Good heavens!" exclaimed a Sovereign Elector upon hearing the resolutions read aloud. "What a loss to the nation! And to think that I once voted against that angel for the position of Inspector of Gate-latches in Public Squares!"
Overcome with remorse for his past decision, the Sovereign Elector took a drastic step to deprive himself of political influence: he decided to learn how to read.
The moral
Regret for past actions can lead to personal growth and a desire for self-improvement.
Discussion questions
- What specific actions led the Sovereign Elector to feel regret, and how did this affect his character?
- How does 'The Penitent Elector' compare to other impactful moral stories you know?
- In what ways can reflecting on our past actions lead to personal growth?
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Read it in another language
- الناخب التائب. · العربية
- Der reumütige Kurfürst · Deutsch
- El Elector Penitente. · Español
- رایدهنده توبهکار · فارسی
- L'Électeur Pénitent · Français
- पश्चातापी मतदाता। · हिन्दी
- L'Elettore Penitente. · Italiano
- O Eleitor Penitente · Português
- Кающийся Избиратель · Русский
- పశ్చాత్తాపపడే ఎన్నికదారుడు · తెలుగు
- Ang Naghihinagpis na Elektor. · Tagalog
- Каючийся виборець · Українська
- 忏悔的选民 · 中文
Good night.
Tomorrow night: The Fox and the Crane
