The Wise Old Owl and the Foolish Frog
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest bathed in the warm glow of the sun, there lived a wise old owl named Hoot and a foolish frog named Ribbit. Hoot, with his piercing eyes and keen ears, was renowned for his sage advice and deep understanding of the world. Ribbit, on the other hand, was infamous for his brashness and impulsive nature.
One sunny day, as Ribbit hopped merrily along the forest floor, his heart swelled with pride. He boasted to the other creatures, "I am the greatest jumper in the entire forest! No one can leap as high as me!" Hoot, hearing Ribbit's arrogant claim, chuckled to himself. He knew that Ribbit's confidence was misplaced, a mere puff of wind.
"Ribbit," Hoot called out, "you may be a skilled jumper, but there is always someone better." Ribbit scoffed, "No way! I'm the best!" Hoot, seeing that Ribbit was too stubborn to listen, decided to let him learn the hard way.
The next day, Ribbit spotted a delectable fly perched on a lily pad in the middle of a shimmering pond. Determined to prove his jumping prowess, Ribbit took a deep breath and leaped. But his jump fell short, and he landed with a splash in the cool water. As Ribbit struggled to stay afloat, Hoot watched from a nearby branch, shaking his head.
"Remember, Ribbit," Hoot called out, "overconfidence can lead to foolish mistakes." Ribbit, embarrassed and humbled, vowed to be more cautious in the future. And from that day forward, he learned to respect the wisdom of others.
Identify if the following statement is True or False:
"The story teaches that arrogance leads to success."
