Story Themes
Fox flatters the crow so the crow will drop the cheese to sing and fox then grabs the cheese.
The wise/smart are not fooled by flattery (do not be egotistical/attached to your ego
Know ye not why We ______ you all from the same ______? That no one should _____ himself over the ______.
Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust? That no one should exalt himself over the other.
Two frogs fall into a bowl of cream. One gives up, but the other swims until the cream turns to butter and he hops out.
Making consistent effort; don't give up!
In all matters moderation is _______.
In all matters moderation is desirable.
Two sisters help a woman and realize they don’t need a reward, but can be grateful for the opportunity to serve.
Helping others can bring us joy
A boy thinks he’s better than those who fell asleep during prayers and is reminded by his grandfather not to judge.
Looking for faults in others is a dangerous habit/ try not to look at the faults of others (just try to improve ones self)
Concern ________ with the things that benefit______.
Concern yourselves with the things that benefit mankind
The servant doesn’t complain about the bitter watermelon, since it is nothing in comparison to the sweetness of the king’s justice and compassion.
Being grateful and patient in times of difficulty
Should _______ befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, _____ not, for both shall _____ away and be no more.
Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more.
To be effective, a typewriter needs all the keys to be working. Even one broken key makes a difference.
Universal participation and cooperation
A teacher makes kids carry sacks with a potato for every grudge they hold.
Forgiving others will lighten our burdens
To express his ______ for the favors of God man must show _______ actions.
To express his gratitude for the favors of God man must show praiseworthy actions.
A monkey who would not give up his nuts to free himself is captured.
Give things up to be free
Truthfulness is the ______ of all human ______.
Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues.
King gets a magic ring that says “This, too, shall pass.” It reminds him to be content and patient in all circumstances, happy and sad.
Being detached as joy and sorrow come and go
A dog with a bone sees his reflection in a river and tries to get the second (reflection of the) bone, which causes him to drop the first one
We can be moderate and wise about the things we want. Don't be so attached to having more that you don't appreciate what you have.
Shut your ____ to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon ______.
Shut your eyes to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon unity.
Androcles, a Roman slave, helps a lion, who later doesn’t eat him in the arena. Both are freed.
Using the spiritual force of kindness
One must see in every _____ being only that which is worthy of ____. When this is done, one can be a _____ to the whole human _____.
One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race.
A man searching for a special pebble got into such a habit of throwing the pebbles away that he accidently threw the valuable one away.
Be mindful and think clearly
The turtle and the hare race—and turtle wins.
Persevere in seeking your goals; keep trying hard, even when things are difficult.
Do not be content with showing _______ in words alone, let your ______ burn with loving ______ for all who may cross your ______.
Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path
A lion learns to value the friendship of a mouse.
Even God’s smallest creatures are important
So ______ is the light of _____ that it can illuminate the whole ______.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”
A boy is honest about his seeds that didn’t grow, and he is royally rewarded.
Make truthful choices