Trust your Abilities

 A fox asked a cat, 'How many tricks do you know?' The cat replied, 'I know only one trick. When the dogs chase me, I know how to climb trees and escape.' The fox said, 'I will show you my bagful of tricks.' Just then, the cat heard the hunters and their dogs. The fox said, 'Don't be afraid! I will teach you a good trick.' But the cat jumped on the tree. The dogs chased the fox and caught him. The cat shouted, 'Fox! All the tricks put together will not save you now!'

Morality:- Being boastful does not help in times of trouble. 

The Proud Goose

A proud goose always found faults in others. He said, 'Man is so proud of himself. He always talks bad about others and thinks he is superior.' Then, he said, 'The peacock always shows his colourful feathers and dances.' One day, the goose saw beautiful swans swimming in the stream. The goose said, 'These swans are imitating me. Once, I start swimming, they will realise  their fault.' When the goose started swimming, the swans started laughing. They said, 'You are too proud to see the beauty of other animals. We should respect everyone around us.'

Morality:- Don't be too proud of yourself. 

Queen Ella

 Queen Ella was known for her justice. Once, she went to a riverside and ordered her ministers to build a palace, there. The ministers said, 'Majesty, a poor woman's house is in the place where the palace is to be built. It will ruin the beauty of the palace.' The Queen said, 'She will be given a better place to live in.' But the old woman begged, 'I cannot leave my house. It is my dead husband's home.' The queen  understood the old woman's sentiments and let her house remain. 

Moral:- Be compassionate towards the poor and the needy. 

The Noble King

 A noble King once punished his wicked minister and sent him away. The wicked minister wanted revenge. So he helped the neighbouring King to defeat and capture the noble King. However, the noble King prayed to God. Immediately, his shackles became loose and he was able to escape. At the same time, a searing pain ran down the wicked minister's body. A wise man said, 'The King is noble and innocent. You are suffering because you tortured him.' The neighbouring King returned the noble King's kingdom and punished the minister. 

Morality:- The wicked always get punished for their deeds. 

Be Satisfied with What you Have

 During winter, a horse's stable became cold and he ate dry plants and straw. He sighed, 'I wish spring comes soon, then I'll eat fresh grass.' In spring, he had to carry heavy weights and thought, 'I wish summer comes soon and I'll have less work.' In hot summer, it was even more difficult to work. He waited for autumn. In autumn, the horse had to work as people stored food. He thought, 'I hated winter last year, now I am eagerly waiting for winter, so I can rest.'

Moral:- Happy people are those who are content with what they have. 

Everyone is Troubled

 Long ago, each man was created with a sack for his troubles. Once, God saw that men complained about being more troubled than the other. God angrily said, 'You all think that you are more troubled than the other and your sack of troubles is bigger. So, just exchange your sack with your neighbours.' Everyone joyfully turned to their neighbours. However, strangely, they saw that the neighbours' sacks were bigger than theirs! They said, 'Father, we are fine with our own troubles. Others are more troubled than us.' Then, they stopped complaining. 

Morality:- Solve your problems rather than comparing them with others. 

Bad Company brings Bad Habits

 Once, a dog decided to travel. His Mother advised him, 'Never be friendly with bad people because keeping bad company can spoil your character.' Soon, the dog felt thirsty and went to the river. A cunning crocodile called, 'Be my friend.' The dog and the crocodile became friends. One day, the crocodile said, 'Friend, please bring a lamb here. We can both eat it.' The dog went to a nearby farm. As he tried to lure the lamb, the farmer hit him with a stick. The poor dog said, 'Oh! My mother was so right.'

Moral:- Keep away from bad company. 

The Greedy Hawker and the Golden Bowl

 An old woman rarely used a golden bowl, so it was completely covered with dirt. Also, she never knew that it was made of gold. She went to a hawker and wanted a pan in exchange for the bowl. The greedy hawker realised that it was gold. He said, 'It's worth just a small pot.' The old woman went to another hawker. This honest man gave 500 pieces of silver and many goods. Later, the greedy hawker visited the woman again. She scolded him, 'You lied to me. I sold it to an honest person.'

Moral:- Never cheat or fool anyone. 

Don't Share Secrets

 A King ruled over his kingdom. One day, his step-son went to the King's servant and said, 'The king wants to kill me. Promise to save my life!' The servant readily promised. Soon, the King asked the servant to poison the prince. The servant warned the prince, at once. A few days later, the King fell ill and died. The prince became the new King and said, 'Servant, the old King trusted you. But, you told me his secret. You will never keep my secrets. Go away.'

Morality:- If someone trusts you with their secret, don't tell it to anyone. 

Check Twice than checking only Once

 Once, a she goat said to her son, 'I am going out. Do not open the door to anyone but me.' The kid said. 'Mother, how will I know that it is you on the door?' She said, 'Open the door only when I call out, 'Beware of the Wolf'. 'A cunning wolf heard the password. He shouted after a while, 'Beware of the Wolf.' The kid thought, 'Should I open the door or check again?' Then, he said, 'Show me your white paw.' The wolf had brown, furry paws and left the house. 

Moral:- It is always better to check your doubts, twice.