The Ant and the Grasshopper
Kids Short Stories
Short Stories with Moral
One summer's day, in a field, a Grasshopper was jumping about, peeping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing alongside awesome exertion an ear of corn he was taking to his home.
"Why not come and talk to me," asked the Grasshopper, "rather than worked your life away?"
"I am saving food for the winter," said the Ant, "and I prescribe you to do likewise."
"Why to make a big deal about winter?" said the Grasshopper. "We have a lot of food at present."
But the Ant went on its way and proceeded with its toil.
Winter came as usual. The Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ant-eating corn and grain, which has been gathered during summer. At that point the Grasshopper knew “Working today, one can reap the benefits of tomorrow.”
Moral
Work today and get the benefits of tomorrow.
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