Aesop's Fables, Part 183 summary
Part 183 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Lion and the Hare, a Lion leaves a sleeping Hare to chase a larger stag, but fails to catch it and returns to find her gone. He loses his dinner and admits that wanting something better makes him give up what he already has.
What happens
- A Lion finds a sleeping Hare and prepares to eat her.
- He spots a passing stag, drops the Hare, and pursues the larger animal.
- After a long chase, he gives up and returns for the Hare.
- The Hare is gone, and the Lion blames his desire for a better prize for his lost dinner.
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What to notice
The Lion identifies his own dissatisfaction as the cause of his loss. His admission makes the lesson explicit.
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Why does the Lion leave the Hare?
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