Contentment

Stories tagged Contentment:

• The Fisherman and His Wife Jul 19, 2025
  A cautionary tale of a humble fisherman and his ever-dissatisfied wife, whose unending greed and ambition in the face of magical wishes leads to their ultimate downfall.
• The Three Sons of Fortune Jan 27, 2025
  A wise tale of three brothers who each receive simple gifts that lead to unexpected fortune, teaching that happiness comes from making the best of what we have.
• Hans in Luck Jan 25, 2025
  A charming tale of Hans who, through a series of trades, learns that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from contentment and perspective.
• The Tortoise and the Eagle Jan 15, 2025
  A tortoise, envious of the eagle's ability to fly, learns a harsh lesson about accepting one's nature.
• The Dog and the Shadow Jan 14, 2025
  A greedy dog learns that pursuing illusions of greater rewards often leads to losing the real benefits you already possess.
• The Ass and the Lapdog Jan 14, 2025
  A hardworking donkey learns that trying to imitate others instead of appreciating your own role and abilities leads to trouble and embarrassment.
• The Peacock and Juno Jan 14, 2025
  A beautiful peacock learns about appreciating one's gifts when he complains to the goddess Juno about not having a nightingale's lovely voice.
• Knoist and His Three Sons Dec 21, 2024
  A humorous tale of a simple man named Knoist and his three sons who find contentment and wisdom in life's simplest pleasures.