A Man and a Lion were traveling together through a forest when they began arguing.
Each insisted that his own kind was superior. The Man claimed that humans were stronger, smarter, and capable of ruling the world. The Lion argued that lions were more powerful, more courageous, and the true kings of the wild.
As they continued walking, they came to a clearing where a large statue stood. It showed the mighty hero Heracles overpowering the fearsome Nemean Lion.
The Man pointed proudly at the statue.
“See?” he said. “This proves how strong humans are. Even the King of Beasts is no match for us.”
The Lion laughed.
“Of course it looks that way,” he replied. “A human made that statue. If a Lion had carved it, you would see a very different story.”
The Man had no answer.
Moral: Every story depends on who is telling it. People often see the world from their own point of view.
The Man and the Lion: An Aesop Fable About Perspective and Bias – Free Printable
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