The Gnat and the Bull
A small fly flew over the meadow with much buzzing for such a tiny creature and settled on the tip of one of the horns of a Bull.
After he had rested a short time, he made ready to fly away. But before he left, he begged the Bull’s pardon for having used his horn for a resting place.
“You must be very glad to have me go now,” he said.
“It’s all the same to me,” replied the Bull. “I did not even know you were there.”
Moral of the story
Don’t think too highly of yourself: Sometimes, we might believe we’re more important than we are.
Humility is important: It’s good to be humble and not have too much pride.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the Gnat assumed the Bull would be glad for it to leave?
- Can you think of a time when you thought something was a big deal, but others didn’t notice or care?
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.
