Aesop
A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.
A few story details
Debtor: A man from Athens who owes money and tries to sell his only sow to repay his debt., Creditor: The person who lent money to the debtor and insists on immediate payment., Buyer: A potential customer at the market interested in buying the sow.
A few story details
Athens: The city where the debtor and creditor live., Market: The place where the debtor brings his sow to sell.
Guiding ideas
deception, desperation, wit
Moral
Exaggerating and lying to achieve your ends can backfire, especially when others know the truth.
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