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The Wild Boar and the Fox

The Wild Boar and the Fox is a short fable by Aesop. The story revolves around a clever Fox that observes a Wild Boar sharpening his tusks against a tree trunk. The Fox, curious, asks the Boar why he sharpens his tusks when there is no immediate danger in sight. The Boar wisely responds that he does it for when danger does arrive, he would be ready and not found wanting. The fable teaches the importance of preparedness and foresight.

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A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks busily against the stump of
a tree, when a Fox happened by. Now the Fox was always looking
for a chance to make fun of his neighbors. So he made a great
show of looking anxiously about, as if in fear of some hidden
enemy. But the Boar kept right on with his work.

"Why are you doing that?" asked the Fox at last with a grin.
"There isn't any danger that I can see."

"True enough," replied the Boar, "but when danger does come there
will not be time for such work as this. My weapons will have to
be ready for use then, or I shall suffer for it."

Preparedness for war is the best guarantee of peace.

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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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