In a dense forest in India, there lived an old owl on a tall banyan tree. The owl was known for its wisdom and sharp observation. It rarely spoke but listened carefully to everything that happened in the forest. Over the years, the owl had learned many valuable lessons just by watching and listening.
Every day, the owl would silently observe the animals in the forest. It saw the cunning fox trick the innocent rabbit, the hardworking ants gather food for winter, and the foolish monkey fall into the river while playing carelessly. The owl never interfered, only learning from what it saw.
As time passed, the owl became even wiser. It noticed that those who spoke too much often got into trouble, while those who listened and thought before speaking made better decisions.
One evening, a young and restless parrot came to the owl and said, "Old owl, you are always so quiet. Don’t you have anything to say?"
The owl opened its eyes and replied, "I speak only when necessary, and I listen more than I talk. That is how I have learned the ways of the world. A wise person learns more by observing and listening than by speaking without thought."
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The young parrot laughed and said, "That sounds boring! I love to talk all day!"
The wise owl simply nodded and said, "Time will teach you."
One day, a hunter came into the forest and set a trap for birds. The young parrot, who was always talking loudly, did not notice the danger. It kept chattering away and flew right into the trap. As it struggled, it remembered the old owl’s words and regretted not listening.
From his tree, the wise owl watched and sighed, knowing that wisdom comes only to those who are willing to listen and learn.
Moral of the Story:
"A wise person listens more and speaks less." Observing and thinking before speaking helps us make better decisions in life.
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