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The Lion and the Mouse

Level A2 · 175 words

The Lion and the Mouse

While the lion king of the forest was in deep sleep under a tree, a tiny mouse accidentally ran over him. Waking angrily from sleep, the lion pinned the mouse under his huge paw and was about to crush him. The tiny mouse begged "Forgive me great king, a day may come when I can do you a favor too." The lion laughed at how such a small mouse could ever help him, but set the mouse free.

Time passed; the lion got caught in a strong trap net set by hunters in the forest. As the lion roared helplessly, the tiny mouse heard the roar and immediately rushed to help. Gnawing the ropes of the net one by one with his sharp teeth, the mouse saved the mighty lion from the trap. The lion realized that even the smallest creature can help the greatest king when the time comes.

Never look down on anyone; a day may come when you need them. Goodness done brings goodness back. No creature is insignificant. Small friendships save big lives.

One who does good receives good. Do good and throw it into the sea. Kindness is never wasted.