The Frogs and The Fighting Bulls
Aesop | Greece
A frog ignores bullfight warning but later regret it when the losing bull disrupts their peaceful life by ruining their homes.
Once upon a time, in a big green field, two strong bulls were caught up in a tough fight. All the animals in the field watched their battle with amazement and wonder, all except for a small frog who didn't seem bothered at all.
His pal, another frog, hopped over and croaked, "Aren't you scared about what might happen if one of them loses?"
"Why would I be?" replied the first frog, nonchalantly, not bothered by the bulls' fight.
The second frog, looking worried, said, "But think about this. The bull that loses might decide to come and stay in our pond to hide and get better."
The first frog simply laughed, unable to see how the bull's fight could disturb their peaceful life by the pond.
Sadly, the second frog's warning turned out to be true. The fight between the bulls ended, and the bull that lost, seeking a safe place to recover, chose to live by their calm pond. As he made himself at home, he stepped on and ruined many of the frogs' homes, bringing sadness to the frog community.
The first frog, now smarter and sadder, understood the truth of his friend's warning. A problem that had seemed far away and not important had become a big trouble for them.
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