Once upon a time, a hare went to a pool to quench his thirst. As a matter of chance, he saw a slow moving tortoise over there and mocked at him. The tortoise felt pinched and challenged the hare for a race.
The hare accepted the challenge with a smile. The next morning they both met at the starting point and the race began. As expected, the hare went far ahead of the tortoise.
After covering more than half of the distance, if...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
tHE UN EMPLOYED GRADUATe
An unemployed graduate woke
up one morning and checked his
pocket. All he had left was $10.
He decided to use it to buy food
and then wait for death as he
was too proud to go begging..
He was frustrated as he could
find no job, and nobody was
ready to help him.
He
bought
food
and
as
he
sat
down
to
eat,
an
old
man
and
two little children came along
and asked him to help them
with food as they had not eaten
for almost...
THE LOAN
An man walks into a bank in
New York City and asks for the
loan officer. He tells the loan
officer that he is going overseas
on business for two weeks and
needs to borrow $5,000.
The bank officer tells him that
the bank will need some form of
security for the loan, so the man
hands over the keys and
documents of new Ferrari
parked on the street in front of
the bank. He produces the title
and everything checks out. The
loan officer...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
yOU'RE STILL VALUABLe
A well-known speaker started off
his seminar holding up a 1000
naira note. In the room of 300,
he asked, "Who would like this?".
Hands started going up.
He said, "I am going to give this
1000 naira note to one of you
but first, let me do this." He
proceeded to crumple up the
1000 naira note. He then
asked,"Who still wants it...?" Still
the hands went up in the air.
"Well," he replied, "What if I do
this?" And he dropped it on...
Monday, January 23, 2012
tHE TALE OF THE ODD BOy [a moral tale]
This story is just a tale to teach about contentment. Read and enjoy...
There was once an odd boy who always wanted what was not
his own: his friends' toys, his cousins'
clothes, his parents' books...he
ended up being so envious that
even the hairs on his head were
given to jealousy. One fateful day, it
just so happened that a single hair on
the crown of his head woke up
completely green due to a small stain. Now, when
the other...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
cYCLE OF EVIl [a moral story]
There was once a
king who was so
cruel and unjust
that his subjects
yearned for his
death or
dethronement.
However, one day
he surprised them
all by announcing that he had
decided to turn over a new leaf.
“No more cruelty, no more
injustice,” he promised, and he
was as good as his word. He
became known as the ‘Gentle
Monarch’.
Months after his transformation
one of his ministers plucked up
enough courage to ask him
what had brought...
Saturday, January 21, 2012
hARD TIMEs [a motivational story]
Are you passing through tough times now and you feel like the situation is no longer bearable? Then you need to read this story.
A student once complained to his
teacher about the
difficulties and tough times he has to endure in
his life. He was born into a very
poor family and had to look
after his home and support his
old and sick parents and his
younger ones by working extra
hard every day after the school classes
...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
sALTY COFFEe [a motivational story]
A young guy met a pretty girl at a party. She was
so outstanding, this sent many guys
chasing after her, while he being
average, nobody paid him attention
.
At the end of the party, he
finally summoned courage to invite
the girl to have coffee with him.
She was surprised, but out of
politeness, she promised. They both
sat in a nice coffee shop, he was
too nervous to say anything, she
felt uncomfortable, waiting for
coffee
She...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
oNE HUNDRED DOLLARs [a motivational story]
One night, a man came home from work
late, tired and irritated only to find
his 5-year old son waiting for
him at the door.
After a brief welcome, a short conversation came up...
SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a
question?"
DAD: "sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much, precisely do you
make in an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your
business. Why do you ask such a
thing?"
SON: "I just want to know.
Please daddy, just tell me, how much...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
oNE EYED MUMMy [a moral story]
Jimmy's mom had just only one eye. He
hated her so much, the hatred was with a passion!... She was such an
embarrassment. In order to earn a living, She cooked for
students and teachers, with the money she got, she
supported the family, as her husband, Jimmy's mother had died a long time ago.
One very day, during
elementary school where Jimmy's
mom came to say hello to him. He
was so embarrassed.
"How could she do this to me?"...
Monday, January 16, 2012
a TRUE FRIENd [a moral story]
A true friend is a special gift from God and indeed a rare gem. Read this short story and see why I said so.
The soldier's heart was filled with horror
soldier as he saw
his lifelong friend fall in battle.
Caught in a trench with
continuous gunfire whizzing
over his head, the soldier asked
his lieutenant if he might go out
into the "no man's land"
between the trenches to bring
his fallen comrade back.
"You can go," said the
lieutenant,...
a way of love
There was once this guy who is
very much in love with his girl.
This
romantic guy folded 1,000
pieces of paper-cranes as a gift
to his girl.
Although, at that time he was
just a small fry in his company,
his future
doesn't seemed too bright, they
were very happy together. Until
one day,
his girl told him she was going
to Paris and will never come
back.
She also told him that she
couldn't visualize any future for
the both of
them,...
Saturday, January 14, 2012
a HEART TOUCHING STORy - 2 [a moral story]
A very loving couple have been married for
over 10years without any child and
it was becoming their 11th year.
Steve and Sarah stayed with each
other and greatly hoped that they will
have a child before their 11th
year of marriage runs out
because they were under
persuasion from friends and
family members to get a divorce
but they could'nt let go because
of the strong bond of love between them.
Months passed and one day,
while...
Friday, January 13, 2012
tHE FARMER'S CORn [a moral story]
Wait! Before you read the story: Ever think that you are in one way connected with your neighbours, even if they're your worst enemies? Do you know that when helping them in any way, you're indirectly rendering yourself help and vice versa? Now you can read the story to know why I said so...
There was once upon a time, a farmer who
grows corn. This farmer was very popular for planting award-winning corn. Each
year he entered...
Thursday, January 12, 2012
tHE LYING PRINCe [a moral tale]
This story is actually one of my favourites, very short though, but yet it's moral is so clear and plain. It is mostly suitable for children...
There was once upon a time, a King whose
son was a dishonest telltale.
This dishonest Prince would threaten to
punish the servants if they ever
let the King know about his behaviour and acts.
One fateful day, the King and his son, the Prince
left the castle together. They
got to a village,...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
oUTSIDE THE WINDOw [a moral and motivational story]
Before you read this story: Are you in a situation or condition and you feel others you're equal with are more privileged or opportuned than you? How do you react to this situation? Do you get envious? Jealous or...? Well, read this story to see why envy or jealousy is not the right answer in such situation....
Once upon a time...
Two men who were seriously ill,
occupied the same
room in a hospital. One man was allowed to
...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
tHINK OF OTHERs [motivational sayings]
What you're about to read is not a story but rather, a compilation of motivational sayings whose aim is to make you see life from other people's point of view.
Today before you think of
saying an unkind word–
think of the dumb people who can't
speak.
Before complaining about the
taste of your food–
think of those who have
no food to eat.
Before complaining about your
husband or wife–
think of those who are crying
out to...
Monday, January 9, 2012
tHE UNFRIENDLY RIVEr [a moral tale]
There was once a very big river which was unfriendly and lonesome. The river couldn't remember how long ago he had actually decided that he no longer wanted to put up with anything or anyone. This river lived all alone, refusing to share his water with any fish, plant,animal or even any man . And so he lived his life, sadly and filled with loneliness, for so many centuries.
However, one day, a little girl with a bowl came to...
Saturday, January 7, 2012
iMMEDIATE ATTENTIOn [a moral story]
A doctor entered the hospital in
hurry after being called in for an
urgent surgery. He answered
the call asap, changed his
clothes & went directly to the
surgery block. He found the
boy's father pacing in the hall
waiting for the doctor. On
seeing him, the dad yelled:
"Why did U take all this time to
come? Don't U know that my
son's life is in danger? Don't U
have any sense of
responsibility?"
The doctor smiled & said:
"I...
gREEDY KING MIDAs [a moral story]
Almost everyone knows the story of a greedy king known as Midas. Even young children of this generation knows the story. But as common as the story is, It entails several moral lessons for us to learn. For the benefit of those who haven't heard or read it before... Check it out below....
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King Midas
had lots and lots of gold. The more gold
he had the more he wanted. He even built a very big treasure house where he
stored...
Friday, January 6, 2012
tHE THREE TREEs [an inspirational story]
A very important message is conveyed in the story you're about to read now, try to read every bit of it and stay inspired.
Once upon a time...
There were three trees which resided on the top of a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams for the future when the first tree said "Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and other precious gems. So, I could be decorated with...
Thursday, January 5, 2012
dO IT YOURSELf [a moral story]
This story you're about to read is very short, it was told by one of my teachers far back then in school. I'm sure you'll get something important to learn from it. The story goes thus:
There was once a man who works for a building establishment. He was ready
to retire from his work due to fact that he was growing old.
He told his
Employer-Contractor of his plan
to leave the house-building
business and
live a more leisurely life...
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
tHE BOULDEr [a moral story]
A very long time ago, a King had a boulder (a very big rock)
placed on a roadway. Then he
hid himself somewhere around and watched to see
if anyone would remove the
huge rock from the roadway. Some of the king's
wealthiest merchants and
courtiers came by, they saw the huge rock and simply did nothing else than to
walk around it. Many of them even loudly
blamed the king for not keeping
the roads clear, but none of them made...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
sACRIFICE OF LOVe [a motivational story]
The family doctor told little John that he could save his
sister's life by giving her some
blood. The little five-year-old girl was very
near death, she was a victim of the same deadly disease
from which John, her elder brother of age eight, had made a
marvellous recovery two years
earlier. The only chance for
restoration to health was a blood
transfusion from someone who
had previously conquered the
illness. Since the two children
[John...
Monday, January 2, 2012
LIFE's TEACHINGs [a motivational story]
LIFE'S TEACHING �...
A nice story, a li'l long, take your
time....
There is a story many years ago
of an elementary teacher. Her
name was Mrs. Thompson. And
as she stood in front of her 5th
grade class on the very first day
of school, she told the children a
lie. Like most teachers, she
looked at her students and said
that she loved them all the
same.
But that was impossible,
because there in the front row,
slumped in his seat,...
Sunday, January 1, 2012
tHE PRECIOUS GIFt [a motivational story]
This story is about a young man and his daughter.
A long time ago, around christmas season, the man punished his 4-years-
old daughter for wasting a big roll
of gold wrapping paper. Money
was difficult to get and he became
very annoyed when the little girl tried
to decorate a box to put under
the Christmas tree.
Nevertheless, not considering the punishment, the little girl
brought the gift to her father
the next morning and said,...
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