Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a group of animals who all got along well and respected each other’s differences. Among them were a clever fox, a wise old owl, a hardworking beaver, and a quick-witted hare.
One day, the animals came together for a meeting, as they often did to discuss important matters that affected them all. The fox, being the most eloquent of them all, suggested that they should elect a king to rule over them and keep order in the forest.
The other animals listened intently, but the wise old owl spoke up and said, “My dear fox, why do we need a king? We have been living in harmony and peace for years without one. Besides, who will we choose as our king? Will it be the strongest among us? Or the smartest? Or the most skilled? And what if the king becomes corrupt and starts ruling with an iron fist? It’s better to stick to our ways and work together as equals.”
The other animals nodded in agreement, but the quick-witted hare, who had been listening carefully, had an idea. “Why don’t we have a contest to decide who will be the king?” he suggested. “We could have a race, and whoever reaches the finish line first can become our king. That way, we can ensure that our ruler is not only strong and skilled but also fair and just.”
The animals agreed, and the race was set. The fox, being the fastest and most cunning of them all, was confident that he would win the race and become the king. The hare, on the other hand, knew that he couldn’t outrun the fox, but he was quick-witted and had a plan.
On the day of the race, all the animals gathered at the starting line, and the race began. The fox took off like lightning, leaving the other animals far behind. The hare, however, took a different path, zigzagging through the forest, hopping over rocks and streams, and using his quick wit to outsmart the fox.
When the fox finally reached the finish line, he was surprised to find that the hare had beaten him. The other animals cheered and congratulated the hare, who was declared the new king.
From that day on, the hare ruled over the animals with fairness and wisdom, using his quick wit and intelligence to solve any problems that arose. And the fox, who had underestimated the power of wit and cunning, learned a valuable lesson: that sometimes, brains are more important than brawn.
[Writer’s Corner]
This is not original content. This is inspired from a story I have read somewhere.
There are some amuzing original content also available on singlequote #treat section.
