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"summary": "\"The Fox and the Crow\" is one of Aesop's most enduring fables about the danger of flattery. A hungry fox spots a crow perched in a tree, clutching a tempting piece of cheese. Unable to reach it by force, the fox turns to cunning — showering the crow with praise about her beautiful feathers and enchanting voice. The crow, swelling with pride, opens her beak to sing and loses the cheese in an instant. The story builds to a sharp, satisfying moment of reckoning for the crow.",
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"“That cheese looks delicious,” thought the Fox. “But how can I get it?”",
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"“What lovely feathers you have!” exclaimed the Fox. “They’re so shiny and black. You must be the most beautiful bird in the whole park!”",
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"The Fox smiled and said, “I bet your voice is as lovely as your feathers. Would you sing a song for me?”",
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"The Crow realized she had been tricked. “Oh no! My cheese!” she cried.",
"The Fox looked up and said, “Next time, don’t trust someone who flatters you just to get what they want.” And with that, he trotted away, happily eating the cheese."
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