短篇英语版的寓言小故事(精选5篇)

短篇英语版的寓言小故事 篇一：The Wise Tortoise

Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, there lived a wise tortoise named Timothy. He was known for his knowledge and wisdom. All the animals in the forest would come to him seeking advice and guidance.

One day, a group of young rabbits came to Timothy. They were excited and wanted to explore the world outside the forest. They asked Timothy for his advice on how to be successful in their journey.

Timothy smiled and said, "My dear rabbits, success does not come easily. It requires patience, perseverance, and most importantly, the ability to adapt to different situations. Remember, slow and steady wins the race."

The rabbits were puzzled. They thought speed was the key to success, but Timothy's advice was contradictory. They decided to ignore his advice and set off on their journey as fast as they could.

As the rabbits hopped through the fields and forests, they encountered many obstacles. Some got injured, some got lost, and some even gave up halfway. They realized that speed alone was not enough to succeed.

Meanwhile, Timothy continued his peaceful life in the forest, enjoying the simple pleasures of nature. Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. One day, the rabbits returned to the forest, defeated and disappointed.

They approached Timothy with humility and asked for his forgiveness. Timothy smiled and said, "My dear rabbits, I knew this would happen. Speed alone cannot guarantee success. It is important to have a balance of speed and wisdom. Slow and steady wins the race because it allows you to make wise decisions and overcome obstacles."

The rabbits realized their mistake and thanked Timothy for his wisdom. From that day onwards, they became humble and patient. They learned to adapt to different situations and became successful in their endeavors.

The moral of the story is that success cannot be achieved through speed alone. It requires a combination of patience, wisdom, and adaptability. Slow and steady wins the race, as it allows us to make wise decisions and overcome obstacles along the way.

短篇英语版的寓言小故事 篇二：The Greedy Squirrel

In a beautiful forest, there lived a squirrel named Sammy. He was known for his greediness and selfishness. Sammy would always hoard more food than he needed, leaving the other animals hungry.

One day, as Sammy was collecting acorns for the winter, he noticed a small bird named Bella shivering in the cold. Bella was weak and hungry, unable to find any food for herself.

Sammy, being the greedy squirrel he was, ignored Bella's plight and continued to hoard the acorns for himself. He thought, "Why should I share my food when I worked so hard to collect it?"

Days turned into weeks, and the winter became harsh. Sammy had more food than he could ever eat, but he was alone and unhappy. He realized that his greed had driven away all the other animals in the forest.

One day, as Sammy was sitting alone in his tree, he saw Bella struggling to find shelter. She was weak and on the verge of collapsing. Sammy's heart softened, and he realized the error of his ways.

He decided to share his food and shelter with Bella. He knew that true happiness lies in giving and helping others. Sammy apologized to Bella for his selfishness and promised to change his ways.

As Sammy shared his food and shelter with Bella, he felt a sense of fulfillment and joy. He realized that by being generous and selfless, he was able to make a positive difference in someone else's life.

From that day onwards, Sammy became a changed squirrel. He no longer hoarded food but shared it with the other animals in the forest. The animals forgave him for his past greediness and welcomed him back into their community.

The moral of the story is that greed and selfishness only lead to loneliness and unhappiness. True happiness lies in giving and helping others. By being generous and selfless, we can make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.

短篇英语版的寓言小故事 篇三

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　　TWO men were traveling together, when a Bear suddenly met them on their path.

　　One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and hid himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be killed, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with his nose, and smelt him all over, he held his breath, and showed the appearance of death as much as he could.

　　The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was quite gone, the other Traveler climbed from the tree, and asked his friend what it was the Bear had said in his ear. "He gave me this advice," his friend answered. "Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the coming of danger. Remember: A friend in need is a friend indeed."

　　Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.

短篇英语版的寓言小故事 篇四

　　A fisherman who lived on the produce of his nets, one day caught a single small Fish as the result of his days labor. The Fish, panting convulsively, thus entreated for his life: "O Sir, what can I be to you, and how little am I worth? I am not yet come to my full size. Pray spare my life, and put me back into the sea. I shall soon become a large fish fit for the tables of

　　the rich, and then you can catch me again, and make a handsome profit of me." The Fisherman replied, "I should indeed be a very simple fellow if, for the chance of a greater uncertain profit, I were to forego my present certain gain."

短篇英语版的寓言小故事 篇五

　　A cock was once strutting up and down the farmyard among the hens when suddenly he espied something shinning amid the straw.

　　"Ho! ho!" quoth he, "thats for me," and soon rooted it out from beneath the straw. What did it turn out to be but a Pearl that by some chance had been lost in the yard?

　　"You may be a treasure," quoth Master Cock, "to men that prize you, but for me I would rather have a single barley-corn than a peck of pearls."

　　Precious things are for those that can prize them.