Tag: Stories about vanity
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The Tortoise and the Geese

Sheldon was a tortoise who lived in a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. He was best friends with two geese named Glider and Ollie. Floating on the crystal clear water, Sheldon told his friends, “This is heaven. I never wish to go anywhere.” Both Glider and Ollie agreed, and they all lived in harmony for…
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The Stag and his Reflection

One day a stag was drinking water from a crystal clear lake and noticed his reflection. “Look at my antlers! They make me look so handsome,” he thought proudly. Then his eyes fell on his skinny legs. “My legs look so ugly. How I wish it looked as graceful as my crown.” Just then he…
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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Once upon a time, there lived a King who was overly fond of clothes. He spent all his time and money on clothes that he never cared for his soldiers or the people of his Kingdom. He had no interest for anything unless it involved displaying his clothes. He had a suit for every hour…
