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The Fox and the Grapes (अंगूर खट्टे हैं)

The story of a fox who made excuses when she could not reach the high grapes, teaching us to accept failure.

A hungry fox was wandering in the forest. Then she saw bunches of grapes hanging from a vine. They looked ripe and juicy.

The fox jumped but the grapes were too high. She tried again and still could not reach them. After many jumps and failures, she sat down exhausted.

She looked around to see whether anyone had seen her. Then, making a face, she said, “Those grapes are sour anyway. Who would eat them!” and walked away.

🪔 Moral
Instead of blaming others or things for your failure, accept it and try again.

Frequently asked questions

What does the idiom “sour grapes” mean?
To put down what you could not get, in order to comfort yourself.
What does the story teach?
Not to make excuses for failure but to work hard and improve.
Where is this story from?
It is Aesop’s famous tale. It is retold here in our own words.

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