The Old Woman and The Wine-Jar
Aesop | Greece
An Old Woman finds an empty wine jar, but its lingering aroma evokes cherished memories, bringing her joy and treasure.
Once upon a time, there was an old woman who loved wine. One day, as she walked down a dusty road, she saw a wine jar lying on the ground. Her heart jumped with excitement. "Maybe it is full of wine!" she thought, and she hurried towards it.
She picked up the jar with shaking hands, hoping it was heavy with wine. But sadly, it was very light. It wasn’t full like she had hoped. She felt disappointed, but she didn’t throw it away. Instead, she lifted it to her nose and smelled the inside.
The strong smell of wine filled her nose, and she closed her eyes. The smell made her think of happy times. She remembered fun parties with friends, warm nights by the fire, and laughing, singing, and telling stories while drinking wine.
Even though the jar was empty, the old woman felt happy. She smiled and continued walking. The empty jar gave her no wine, but it brought back her happy memories.
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