“The Lion and the Mouse” is a classic fable attributed to Aesop. Here’s a short version of the story along with its moral:
One day, a mighty lion was sleeping peacefully in the jungle. A tiny mouse, not noticing the lion, accidentally ran over its nose. The lion awoke in anger and caught the small creature in its paw.
The mouse pleaded for mercy, promising that it would one day repay the lion’s kindness. The lion, amused by the idea that such a tiny creature could help him, decided to let the mouse go.
Some time later, the lion found itself trapped in a hunter’s net. Unable to free itself, it roared in distress. Hearing the lion’s roar, the little mouse rushed to the scene. Without hesitation, it began to nibble at the ropes of the net, eventually setting the lion free.
The lion, grateful and humbled, realized that even the smallest creatures could be of great help. The moral of the story is that kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. It teaches us that we should not underestimate the value of goodwill and that compassion can come from unexpected sources.
