A Boy was given permission to put his hand into a
pitcher to get some filberts (a species of hazelnut). But he took such a great
fistful that he could not draw his hand out again. There he stood, unwilling to
give up a single filbert and yet unable to get them all out at once. Vexed and
disappointed he began to cry.
"My boy," said his mother, "be
satisfied with half the nuts you have taken and you will easily get your hand
out. Then perhaps you may have some more filberts some other time."
Moral: Do
not attempt too much at once.
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From: ÆSOP’S FABLES
FOR CHILDREN
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