The Crow and the Fox

"The Crow and the Fox" is a classic fable about humility and flattery. A fox notices a crow holding a piece of cheese and wants it. He flatters the crow, praising its beauty and hoping to persuade it to sing. Flattered, the crow opens its beak to sing, dropping the cheese. The fox quickly grabs it and walks away. The story teaches that flattery can be a tool to manipulate others, and one should be cautious of insincere praise that may lead to losing something valuable.