Once upon a time in a lush green forest, there lived a clever fox and a stubborn goat. They were known far and wide for their unique traits; the fox for its wit and the goat for its obstinacy.
One hot summer day, both the fox and the goat found themselves terribly thirsty. They wandered through the forest looking for water. After a long search, the fox finally stumbled upon an old well. Peering inside, he saw that there was a little water at the bottom.
The stubborn goat, driven by his thirst, rushed to the well. Without a second thought, he jumped in, hoping to quench his thirst. As soon as he reached the bottom, he realized he was trapped with no way to climb out.
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| clever fox and a stubborn goat near a well. |
The fox, who had anticipated this, climbed onto the goat's back and then leaped out of the well effortlessly. Standing at the edge, he looked down at the goat and said, "Dear friend, you should have thought about how you would get out before you jumped in."
The goat, realizing his mistake, was humbled. The fox, feeling a twinge of guilt, called upon a passing woodcutter to help the goat out of the well. The woodcutter lowered a rope and pulled the goat to safety.
A woodcutter helping the goat out of the well
From that day on, the stubborn goat learned to think before acting, and the clever fox became known not just for his wit but also for his willingness to help others in need.
And so, the two became unlikely friends, teaching the forest creatures the importance of thinking ahead and the value of kindness.