The Bald Man and The Fly
Aesop | Greece
A bald man, tormented by a fly, injures himself trying to swat it with a large stone, while the fly escapes unharmed.
Once upon a time, there lived a bald man who was resting peacefully on a warm and sunny day. As he sat there enjoying the gentle breeze, a fly suddenly landed on his bald head.
The fly began to bite the man, causing him great discomfort and pain. The bald man, growing increasingly irritated, tried to swat the fly away with his hand. However, the fly was nimble and quick, always managing to evade his grasp.
Frustrated and desperate to get rid of the fly, the bald man picked up a large stone and, without a moment's hesitation, brought it down upon his own head in an attempt to crush the fly. The stone struck him with such force that it left a deep gash on his scalp, causing him pain and anger.
Meanwhile, the fly buzzed away, unharmed and unconcerned, leaving the bald man to suffer the consequences of his rash and foolish action.
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