The wolf as Governor and the Donkey
Aesop | Greece
A clever and eloquent Wolf becomes the leader, proposes sharing food, but the Donkey exposes his hidden selfishness, surprising the Wolves.
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Long ago, the Wolves had a meeting. They needed to choose a leader from their pack. They chose a Wolf who was known for being smart and speaking well. This Wolf was a bit tricky, but his words were so smooth that no one really noticed.
Soon after becoming the leader, this Wolf called all the Wolves together. He said, "I want to talk about something very important. It's something that will help us all. We need to be less selfish. When we hunt, we should share what we catch with any hungry Wolf."
Just as he finished his speech, a Donkey, who had been listening nearby, spoke up. "What a wonderful idea!" said the Donkey. "I’m sure you'll be the first to share your food. Maybe you could start with the fat Sheep you hid in your den yesterday."
This showed the truth behind the Wolf’s words, surprising all the Wolves who had believed him.
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