The Leap at Rhodes
A certain man who visited faraway lands could talk of little when he came back to his home except for the amazing adventures he had met with and the great things he had done abroad.
One of the cool things he talked about was a jump he had made in a city called Rhodes.
That jump was so big, he said, that no other man could jump anywhere near that far.
A lot of people in Rhodes had seen him do it and would prove that what he said was true.
“No need for witnesses,” said one of the listeners. “Imagine this city is Rhodes. Now show us how far you can jump.
Moral of the story
Show, don’t tell: Instead of just talking about what you can do, prove it with your actions.
Be humble: Don’t boast about your achievements; let your deeds speak for themselves.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the man talked so much about his adventures?
- How can showing your abilities be better than just talking about them?
Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable, written around 600 BC. In this retelling, we’ve used simpler words to make the story easier for young readers to understand.
