What are some short stories with moral lessons in English?

Well, in 'The Fox and the Grapes', the fox can't reach the grapes so he says they are sour. The moral here is about sour grapes attitude, that is, when we can't have something, we tend to belittle it. It's a lesson about our self - justification when faced with failure or envy.

One common moral is about hard work. For example, in 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', the ant works hard all summer to store food for winter, while the grasshopper just sings and plays. When winter comes, the grasshopper has nothing. So it teaches us to be diligent.

In 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', the moral is that if you lie all the time, no one will believe you when you're actually telling the truth. So honesty is very important.

A common moral in English fairy tales is the victory of good over evil. In 'The Little Red Riding Hood', the hunter comes and saves both the girl and her grandma from the wolf. It shows that no matter how powerful the evil (the wolf) may seem, good will always prevail. Fairy tales also often teach about the importance of family. In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack is trying to better his family's situation by getting the treasures from the giant's castle.

In 'Beauty and the Beast', one moral is not to judge by appearances. Belle doesn't see the Beast as just a hideous monster but gets to know his kind heart. Also, in stories like 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', it shows that it's important to be prepared for the future. The ant works hard during the summer while the grasshopper just plays, and then the grasshopper suffers in winter.

Another moral is about the value of humor in difficult situations. Tenali Raman often uses humor to defuse tense situations at the court, whether it's between the king and his ministers or with visiting dignitaries. It shows that a light - hearted approach can sometimes be the best way to handle things.

Well, 'Calvin and Hobbes' is a great choice. It teaches lessons about imagination, growing up, and the importance of having fun. The characters' interactions offer valuable moral insights.

There's 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', which shows the importance of hard work and planning for the future. The ant works hard to store food while the grasshopper plays and suffers in winter.

One short moral story is 'The Ant and the Grasshopper.' It teaches us the importance of hard work and preparing for the future.

The story of Joseph teaches forgiveness. Despite being wronged by his brothers, Joseph forgave them. It tells us that holding grudges is not good and forgiveness can bring families and communities together. Also, in the story of Moses, the moral could be about leadership and trust in a higher power. Moses trusted God and was able to lead his people out of slavery, so it shows that with trust and good leadership, great things can be achieved.