Aesop | Greece
The Fox and The Leopard
A fox outruns a leopard in a race by using his intelligence, proving beauty and strength aren't everything.
Once upon a time, in a green forest, a fox and a leopard met. They started to talk about their looks and how well they could move and catch food.
The leopard, proud of his spots, asked the fox to show his looks. The fox, who had no spots, showed his shiny fur. Soon, they argued about who was faster and a better hunter.
To settle this, they decided to have a race. The forest was divided into three parts, and the first to pass all parts would win.
When the race began, the leopard, who was naturally faster and stronger, took the lead quickly. But when he finished the first part, he was surprised to see the fox waiting for him.
Confused, the leopard asked the fox how he got ahead so fast. The fox said he used his cleverness to find a shortcut that saved him time.
The leopard was impressed by the fox’s smart thinking and wanted to know more about the shortcut. But the fox wouldn't tell, saying he would keep it for when he really needed it.
From this, the leopard learned that being strong and good-looking were not the only important qualities. The fox’s cleverness and quick thinking were just as important.
