The Fox And The Crane
One day, a wicked fox invited a crane for dinner. The crane was very happy with the invitation. She reached the fox's home on time and knocked at the door with her long beak. She has been excited the whole day and was extremely hungry..
The fox soon served some soup in shallow bowls for both of them. The crane was surprised and angry too, as she couldn't have soup at all. Her long beak couldn't help her drink from the bowl.
But, the fox licked up his soup quickly. Feeling cheated and humiliated, she decided to teach the fox a lesson soon.
She didn't show her anger and behaved politely with the fox. Before leaving she invited him for dinner the next day. She made rice porridge for the dinner and served it in two tall narrow vases.
She happily drank her porridge from the vase. The fox tried hard but couldn't, as the neck of the vessel was narrow. The fox understood everything. He had learned his lesson and had to go home hungry.
Moral: A selfish act backfires sooner or later.