The Crow and The Serpent
A hungry crow pounces on a basking snake, gets bitten by its venomous fangs, and dies, regretting its foolish decision.
Once upon a time, a hungry crow was flying over a field in search of food. As it soared through the sky, it spotted a serpent basking in the sun, lying still and motionless on the ground. The crow, delighted at the prospect of an easy meal, dove down and pounced on the serpent.
The crow swiftly attacked the serpent with its sharp talons, but the serpent quickly woke up and retaliated by biting the crow with its venomous fangs. The crow, realizing its mistake, struggled to break free, but it was too late. The serpent's venom had already coursed through its body, and the crow fell to the ground, lifeless.
Thus, the serpent slithered away, content and satisfied, while the unfortunate crow lay dead on the ground, regretting its foolish decision.
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Reflection Questions
- Why do you think the crow decided to attack the serpent?
- How do you think the crow felt when it realized it made a mistake?
- Can you think of a time when you or someone else acted without thinking, and it led to a problem?
- What does this story teach us about the dangers of making quick decisions without considering the risks?
- How can we apply the lesson from this story in our own lives, especially when it comes to thinking before we act?
Fable Quotes
Regret is insight that comes a day too late.
Actions without thought lead to outcomes one can never undo, teaching us the power of consequences.
Every choice made has an end result.
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