The Flea and The Ox
Aesop | Greece
A small flea questions the big ox's obedience to humans while the ox appreciates their care, leaving them with differing perspectives.
Once upon a time, there was a small flea and a big ox. One day, the flea hopped onto the ox's back and started talking.
"Why do you let humans tell you what to do and work all day? You're so much bigger and stronger!" asked the flea. "I'm just a tiny flea, but I bite them and drink their blood, and they can't stop me!"
Looking down at the flea, the ox answered calmly, "It's because the humans take good care of me. They feed me, give me water, and a place to stay. They even pat my head and rub my back, which feels nice."
The flea was shocked. "That sounds awful! When humans touch me, it means trouble! If they catch me, I'm done for!"
And so, the flea and the ox continued their lives at the farm, each understanding things differently.
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