The Fox and the Grapes:

fox and the grape

"The Fox and the Grapes" is a well-known children's story with a moral. This story is taken from Aeshop's Fables.The story is about a hungry fox and some delicious grapes that are hanging from a tree. So, what does the fox do to get the grapes? The entire story of the fox and the grapes can be found here, written in plain English.

The Fox and The Grapes Story in English

One afternoon, a fox was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from a lofty branch. "Just the thing to quench my thirst," said the fox. Taking a few steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes. He tried again and again, but the missed the target each time. After several failed attempt, finally the fox gave up and turned up his nose and said, "They're probably sour anyway." Then he walked away.

Moral: It's Easy To Despise What You Cannot Have.