The Fox and the Grapes

One hot afternoon, a hungry fox was walking through the forest. He had not eaten anything all day. He was tired, thirsty, and looking for food.

As he walked, he saw a grapevine hanging over a tall tree branch. On the vine were bunches of juicy, purple grapes. They looked very tasty.

“Wow! Those grapes look so sweet and ripe,” said the fox. “They will be perfect to eat.”

The fox jumped to reach the grapes, but they were too high.

He stepped back and ran fast to jump higher. Still, he could not reach them.

He tried again and again. He jumped, he climbed, he stretched. But the grapes were still out of reach.

Finally, the fox sat down under the tree. He was tired and angry. After thinking for a while, he stood up and said loudly, “Those grapes are probably sour. I don’t want them anyway!”

He turned around and walked away.

But deep inside, the fox was sad. He really wanted those grapes, but he didn’t want to admit that he couldn’t get them. So, he pretended not to care.

Moral of the Story:

• It is easy to say something is bad when you can’t have it.

• Don’t hate what you can’t get—work harder next time.

• Accept your failure and try to do better instead of making excuses.

• Be honest with yourself.

• Don’t pretend something isn’t good just because you failed to get it.

This story teaches us not to make excuses when we fail. The fox could not get the grapes, so he said they were sour. But the truth is, he wanted them badly. Sometimes we do the same. Instead of saying “I can’t,” we say “It’s not worth it.” But it’s better to accept our mistakes and try again next time.

So, always try your best, and if you fail, don’t make excuses. Learn from your mistake and try again. That is how we grow strong and wise!