Greed Brings Grief.





 


Greed Brings grief. 


Once upon a time in a bustling village, there lived two friends named Tom and Jerry. They were both hardworking and content with their lives. One day, a wealthy merchant visited the village, showcasing his treasures of gold and jewels. Greed sparked in Tom's heart, while Jerry remained unaffected.

Tom became obsessed with acquiring wealth, neglecting his work and friendship. He tricked and cheated others to amass riches, while Jerry continued to lead a simple and honest life.

As time passed, Tom's greed grew, but so did his troubles. He lost the trust of his friends, and his ill-gotten gains brought him no joy, only worry and fear of being caught.

Meanwhile, Jerry remained happy, surrounded by genuine friendships and the satisfaction of honest labor. He learned that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in the richness of one's heart and relationships.

In the end, Tom's greed led to his downfall, while Jerry's contentment brought him lasting happiness. The moral of the story: "Greed brings grief, but contentment brings true wealth." 


  1. What caused Tom's downfall?

  • A) Hard work

  • B) Greed

  • C) Honesty

  • D) Friendship

  1. How did Tom react when he saw the merchant's treasures?

  • A) He remained content with his life

  • B) He became obsessed with acquiring wealth

  • C) He ignored the treasures

  • D) He shared the treasures with his friends

  1. What did Jerry prioritize over wealth?

  • A) Material possessions

  • B) True friendships and honest living

  • C) Cheating and trickery

  • D) Wealth at any cost

  1. What did Tom lose as a result of his greed?

  • A) Trust of his friends

  • B) Contentment

  • C) Happiness

  • D) Both A and C

  1. What is the moral of the story?

  • A) "Greed leads to happiness."

  • B) "Contentment brings true wealth."

  • C) "Friends are important."

  • D) "Honesty is the best policy."



1. B) Greed 2. B) He became obsessed with acquiring wealth 3. B) True friendships and honest living 4. D) Both A and C 5. B) "Contentment brings true wealth."

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