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The Bull and the Goat

The Bull and the Goat by Aesop is a fable that teaches readers about the dangers of arrogance. The story features a proud and dominant bull who expels a goat from a shared pasture, but the bull later finds himself being hunted by a lion. The humbled bull turns to the goat for help, who reminds the bull of his previous arrogance and refuses to help. Aesop uses this simple yet powerful tale to highlight the importance of humility and kindness.

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A Bull once escaped from a Lion by entering a cave which the
Goatherds used to house their flocks in stormy weather and at
night. It happened that one of the Goats had been left behind,
and the Bull had no sooner got inside than this Goat lowered his
head and made a rush at him, butting him with his horns. As the
Lion was still prowling outside the entrance to the cave, the
Bull had to submit to the insult.

"Do not think," he said, "that I submit to your cowardly
treatment because I am afraid of you. When that Lion leaves, I'll
teach you a lesson you won't forget."

It is wicked to take advantage of another's distress.

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Aesop

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller and fabulist, known for his collection of fables. His fables often featured animals as characters and conveyed moral lessons or wisdom through short narratives. Some of his most famous fables include "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Fox and the Grapes." These timeless stories continue to be widely read and adapted to this day. more…

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