英语寓言故事节选 篇一

The Clever Rabbit and the Foolish Lion

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a clever rabbit and a foolish lion. The lion, despite being the king of the jungle, was not very intelligent. The rabbit, on the other hand, was known for his sharp wit and quick thinking.

One day, the lion spotted the rabbit and decided to make him his dinner. The rabbit, sensing danger, quickly hatched a plan to save his life. He approached the lion with respect and said, "Your Majesty, I am honored that you have chosen me as your meal. However, before you eat me, I request that you allow me to bid farewell to my family."

The lion, feeling generous, agreed to the rabbit's request. He accompanied the rabbit to his burrow, where the clever rabbit had a surprise waiting for the lion. As they reached the burrow, the rabbit pointed towards a large hole and said, "Your Majesty, my family is waiting for me inside this hole. However, it is very dark inside, and I fear that they won't be able to see you clearly. To solve this problem, I suggest you stick your tail inside the hole, so they can recognize you."

The foolish lion, thinking that the rabbit's idea was brilliant, eagerly stuck his tail inside the hole. Little did he know, the hole was actually a trap set by the rabbit. As soon as the lion's tail went inside, the rabbit quickly ran away, leaving the lion trapped.

The clever rabbit had outsmarted the foolish lion and escaped from his clutches once again. From that day onwards, the lion realized that intelligence is more powerful than strength.

Moral of the story: Intelligence is always better than physical strength.

英语寓言故事节选 篇二

The Tortoise and the Hare

Once upon a time, in a peaceful countryside, there lived a tortoise and a hare. The hare was known for his speed and arrogance, while the tortoise was slow but wise.

One day, the hare challenged the tortoise to a race. The tortoise, although aware of his slow pace, accepted the challenge confidently. The race was set, and all the animals from the forest gathered to watch.

As the race began, the hare quickly dashed ahead, leaving the tortoise behind. The hare, being overconfident, decided to take a nap under a shady tree, thinking he would easily win the race. Meanwhile, the tortoise continued to walk slowly but steadily towards the finish line.

When the hare woke up, he realized that the tortoise was nowhere to be seen. He quickly started running towards the finish line, hoping to catch up. However, to his surprise, the tortoise was already there, patiently waiting for him.

The tortoise had won the race, much to the astonishment of the hare and the other animals. The hare, humbled by his defeat, realized that his arrogance had cost him the victory. He learned the importance of consistency and not underestimating others.

Moral of the story: Slow and steady wins the race.

These two fables teach us valuable lessons about the power of intelligence over strength and the importance of consistency. They remind us that it is not always the most powerful or the fastest who succeed, but those who use their wit and perseverance wisely.

英语寓言故事节选 篇三

英语寓言故事节选

　　The Frogs Asking for a King

　　THE FROGS, grieved at having no established Ruler, sent

　　ambassadors to Jupiter entreating for a King.

　　Perceiving their

　　simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake.

　　The Frogs

　　were terrified at the splash occasioned by its fall and hid

　　themselves in the depths of the pool.

　　But as soon as they

　　realized that the huge log was motionless, they swam again to the

　　top of the water, dismissed their fears, climbed up, and began

　　squatting on it in contempt.

　　After some time they began to think

　　themselves ill-treated in the appointment of so inert a Ruler,

　　and sent a second deputation to Jupiter to pray that he would set

　　over them another sovereign.

　　He then gave them an Eel to govern

　　them.

　　When the Frogs discovered his easy good nature, they sent

　　yet a third time to Jupiter to beg him to choose for them still

　　another King.

　　Jupiter, displeased with all their complaints,

　　sent a Heron, who preyed upon the Frogs day by day till there

　　were none left to croak upon the lake.

　　The Cat and the King

　　A CAT was looking at a King, as permitted by the proverb.

　　"Well," said the monarch, observing her inspection of the royal

　　person, "how do you like me?"

　　"I can imagine a King," said the Cat, "whom I should like better."

　　"For example?"

　　"The King of the Mice."

　　The sovereign was so pleased with the wit of the reply that he gave

　　her permission to scratch his Prime Minister's eyes out.