Aesop | Greece
The Lion and A Donkey
The Lion, a respected leader, ignored an Donkey's disrespectful behavior, teaching others that true strength lies in composure and dignity.
In a big, green forest, there was a Lion who was the leader of all the animals. One day, as the Lion was walking around, all the other animals moved out of his way because they respected him. But when the Lion walked past a silly Donkey, the Donkey made a loud, rude noise.
At first, the Lion felt very angry. He turned around and saw the Donkey laughing at his own joke. But instead of getting mad or yelling, the Lion did something surprising. He just kept walking as if nothing happened.
The Donkey was confused and didn't know what to do. He thought the Lion would get really mad and chase him, but the Lion didn't.
The other animals saw what the Lion did and understood his choice. They learned that the Lion didn't want to waste his time on the Donkey. They saw that the Lion was strong not just because he was big and powerful, but because he could stay calm and act with respect. This taught them that true strength is not just about being strong; it's also about controlling your anger and acting with dignity.
