What are the moral lessons in Old Chinese Stories?

Another moral is about loyalty. In 'The Generals of the Yang Family', the Yang family members are extremely loyal to their country. They fight bravely against the invaders even at the cost of their lives. This kind of loyalty is highly praised in old Chinese stories.

The moral lesson from many of these stories is about hard work. For example, in the story related to 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' If a farmer was lazy and didn't plant his seeds properly, he wouldn't get a good harvest. It shows that we need to put in effort in our actions to expect positive results.

Take the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race while the tortoise plods on steadily and wins. The lesson here is that slow and steady wins the race. It encourages us not to be over - confident and to keep persevering even if we seem to be slower or less advantaged at the start.

The story of Urashima Taro teaches about the consequences of being away from home for too long. It also gives a sense of the mystery of time. It makes people think about how quickly things can change and how precious the time we have in our familiar world is. It's a warning about the unknown and the importance of cherishing the present.

Another lesson is about trust. Just because there are rumors doesn't mean one should immediately jump to conclusions. But at the same time, if there are signs of unfaithfulness, it's important to address them. For example, in some stories, the husbands ignored the signs until it was too late.

In 'Beauty and the Beast', the moral is that we should not judge people by their appearance. Beauty sees the good in the Beast despite his hideous form.

In 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the moral is that consistency and perseverance are more important than natural talent. Just like the slow - moving tortoise wins over the overconfident hare.

In old Islamic stories, a common moral is the importance of kindness. For example, many stories show how helping the poor and the needy is highly regarded in Islam. It's a direct teaching of how we should behave towards others.

In Punjabi old stories like Heer Ranjha, one moral lesson is the importance of staying true to your love, no matter how difficult the circumstances. Their love defied family and caste norms, teaching us that love can be a powerful force that should not be easily given up on.

Many old Filipino stories teach about the value of hard work. For example, in stories where characters build their own homes or farms, it shows that through one's own effort, prosperity can be achieved.