The Wolves and The Sheepdogs
Wolves deceived sheepdogs with promises of freedom and shared feast, but instead attacked and killed them in their den.
In the depths of the forest, wolves and sheepdogs lived. One day, the wolves approached the sheepdogs with a cunning plan.
"Why not live with us as brothers?" they asked, "We're similar in many ways. The only difference is we are free while you labor for men. They command you, whip you, and place heavy collars around your necks. You guard their sheep, and in return, they reward you with leftover bones after feasting on mutton. If you join us, we can share the sheep and eat until we're full."
These words made sense to the sheepdogs. Tempted by the wolves' promise, they ventured into the wolves' den, dreaming of a shared feast and a life of freedom.
However, things didn't go as planned. As soon as the sheepdogs entered the den, the wolves pounced on them. The promises of brotherhood and a shared feast were merely traps, and the unsuspecting sheepdogs were torn to pieces.
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Reflection Questions
- Why do you think the Wolves wanted the Sheepdogs to join them?
- How did the Sheepdogs feel when they heard the Wolves' promises, and why?
- Can you think of a time when something seemed too good to be true, like the Wolves' offer to the Sheepdogs?
- What does this story teach us about trust and discerning the true intentions of others?
- How can we apply the lesson from this story to be careful with promises that seem too good to be true?
Fable Quotes
Trust is precious, not to be given lightly or to the deceitful.
Betrayal often comes wrapped in the promise of gain.
Deception is a thief that robs us of truth.
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