Aesop

The Crab and the Fox

Summary

The story revolves around a Crab who decides to leave its natural habitat, the seashore, and venture into a meadow in search of food. In this new environment, the Crab encounters a hungry Fox, who ultimately eats him. As the Crab faces its demise, it reflects on its decision to leave the sea and recognizes its error in ignoring its natural instincts and habitat. The tale serves as a cautionary reminder about the importance of understanding and respecting one's nature and the dangers of straying too far from familiar grounds.

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A Crab, forsaking the seashore, chose a neighboring green meadow as its feeding ground. A Fox came across him, and being very hungry ate him up. Just as he was on the point of being eaten, the Crab said, “I well deserve my fate, for what business had I on the land, when by my nature and habits I am only adapted for the sea?”

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