Aesop | Greece
The Hares and The Lions
Hares sought equality with Lions but lacked means to defend themselves, realizing the need to be prepared to uphold their wishes.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived many Hares. They were always scared, running and hiding from danger. One day, they decided they had enough. They wanted to live without fear. So, they went to see the Lions, the kings of the forest.
The Hares stood bravely in front of the Lions and said, "We want to live peacefully and be treated as equals. We don't want to be seen as food anymore."
The Lions, strong and mighty, listened to the Hares carefully. After the Hares spoke, the Lions answered with a smile, "We understand your wish, little Hares. It’s a good and fair request. But what will you do if danger comes? We have sharp claws and strong teeth to protect ourselves. What about you?"
The Hares stopped and looked at each other. They didn't know what to say. They wanted equality but realized they weren't prepared to defend themselves or their rights. Feeling less brave, they quietly went back to their homes in the ground.
