Aesop

The Dogs And The Fox

Summary

This short story highlights the theme of bravery versus cowardice through the actions of the dogs and the observation of the fox. The dogs find the skin of a lion and aggressively attack it, showing their boldness in the face of perceived safety. However, the fox laughs at their bravado, pointing out that if the lion were alive, the situation would drastically change, and the dogs would be no match for its strength. This narrative serves as a lesson on the difference between genuine courage and false bravery that stems from believing one is safe.

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Some Dogs found the skin of a Lion and furiously began to tear it with their teeth. A Fox chanced to see them and laughed scornfully.

“If that Lion had been alive,” he said, “it would have been a very different story. He would have made you feel how much sharper his claws are than your teeth.”

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