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The Crow and the Pitcher

A Crow, half-dead with thirst, came upon a Pitcher which had once been full of water; but when the Crow put its beak into the mouth of the Pitcher he found that only very little water was left in it, and that he could not reach far enough down to get at it. He tried, and he tried, but at last had to give up in despair. Then a thought came to him, and he took a pebble and dropped it into the Pitcher. Then he took another pebble and dropped it into the Pitcher. Then he took another pebble and dropped that into the Pitcher. Then he took another pebble and dropped that into the Pitcher. Then he took another pebble and dropped that into the Pitcher. Then he took another pebble and dropped that into the Pitcher. At last, at last, he saw the water mount up near him, and after casting in a few more pebbles he was able to quench his thirst and save his life.

Little by little does the trick.

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2013-2-22 05:21 PM - John Madden
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2003-4-23 02:54 AM - Srik
Fine ,but could have been more nice if accompanied by a picture!
2003-3-19 01:50 AM - Jill
I think that no matter how dumb the story may seem, the meaning is always very important. This is a lesson we should all learn.
2003-3-19 01:24 AM - Ashle
I think that this was a great fable i don't nesscarily call it a story but it teaches a lesson that you should nevr give up keep trying.Those of you that said it was a stupid story should keep your thoughts to yourself but then again you all have your opinions and I have mine.
2002-1-9 06:16 PM - The Fourth Grade of Ms. Simmons
The bird is smart.
I think it was boring- it was just about a bird.
It teaches a lesson.
It tells you to never give up.
I like the story because I like birds.
It is about one little thing and it is not very long, few details.

2001-11-16 03:53 PM - marion zollicoffer
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2001-11-14 04:20 PM - Kela
I think it was a good story.

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