THE ANT'S LESSON
Layla was a beautiful ,
polite and obedient little girl . However , she had one major flaw in
her personality. Layla was lazy and she detested work . She did do her
homeworks nor studied her
lessons . On account of her low grades , Layla was constantly scolded by her mother . In addition to her mother , Layla was scolded and punished by her teacher for not making any efforts to study.
lessons . On account of her low grades , Layla was constantly scolded by her mother . In addition to her mother , Layla was scolded and punished by her teacher for not making any efforts to study.
Unfortunately , Laylas passed
her time playing in the garden , building sandcastles and picking
flowers. One day, as Layla went to the garden , she noticed a pile of
dry straws. As she moved closer , she noticed a lot of grains spread in
the sun and an army of busy ants . She asked an ant : " What are you
doing there , little ant ? " . " I am preparing provisions for winter .
Then , all of us ants will put them in our ant-hill " , said the ant .
"The task is difficult and we are small , but we are active and
perservering " , the ant continued.
Layla said : " I have to
strain myself ; my father brings us food and takes care of us ". Layla
continued : ” In winter , our houses , made of solid stones , protects
us from the cold wind and rain . I don't have to work nor tire myself ".
" You lazy little girl " , said the ant , " you seem to lack a lot of
experience " . The ant continued , " Nothing comes without effort and
hard work . While you play in the garden , your father sweats and works "
. What if your father falls sick ? ... I dout if you would enjoy
yourself , like you do now , " said the ant . " I believe we feel more
pleasure when we have worked hard. Then, rest is worth it " .
Throughout the conversation ,
Layla was intently listening and was convencied of the ants words .
Hurriedly , she went back to the house . Layla sat at her table ansd
started to study. She worked very hard for a full mounth. As a
consequence of her hard work , Layla passed the exams . Her parents and
her teacher were quiet pleased . From that day on , and thanks to the
words of the ant , Layla became industrious in her studies.
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