EP 40 The Monkey and The Turtle Explained

21/02/2024 7 min

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Episode Synopsis



A monkey and a turtle find a banana tree, but the monkey takes the part with leaves, which dies. The turtle's part thrives, but the monkey refuses to share its fruits. The turtle retaliates by hurting the monkey with thorns and snails, prompting the monkey to seek revenge. However, the monkey's plan backfires, and the turtle escapes unharmed.
Lessons:

Greed leads to downfall: The monkey's selfishness in taking the best part of the tree ultimately results in its own loss.
Revenge is not the answer: The turtle retaliates against the monkey's mistreatment, but ultimately forgives and escapes unharmed.
Intelligence triumphs over strength: Despite being physically weaker, the turtle outsmarts the monkey through strategic retaliation.
Kindness and cooperation yield better outcomes: The story highlights the importance of sharing, cooperation, and treating others with respect for mutual benefit.

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