The Smart Sparrow|گنجشک باهوش

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“16th story”

First published; Dec.07.2017

 

Once upon a time, a sparrow was captured by a man.

The sparrow asked the man: “What will you do to me?”

The hunter said: “I will kill you and eat you.”

The sparrow replied: “I am small and would be just a little bite for you. But If you let me go, I will teach you three lessons which could be useful to you for a lifetime.”

The hunter thought that wasn’t a bad idea and responded: “Alright, tell me the first lesson now in my hand, the second lesson when you are flying, and the third one when you sit on that tree.”

The sparrow agreed and said her first lesson: “Never regret your loss.”

The hunter opened his hand and the sparrow continued with her second lesson: “Never believe the impossible.”

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The sparrow then sat on the tree and said: “If you had killed me, you could have owned the 2 kilograms of goldstone I am carrying in my stomach. You would have been rich. But you let me go.”

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The hunter got so sad and asked for the third lesson.

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The sparrow said: “You didn’t listen to the first two lessons, why do you need to hear the third one? I told you not to regret your loss, and you did regret losing me. I told you not to believe the impossible, how can a little bird like me carry 2 kilograms of gold? 

Alright, you should know the third lesson now; “Greed makes people believe the impossible. And when they lose everything to reach the impossible, they regret their loss.” And then the sparrow flew away.

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Dear friends don’t forget to read my books.

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96 comments ›

  1. hassanmosleh's avatar
    hassanmosleh
    December 7, 2017 • 2:34 pm

    Beautiful story and nice writing you always try to mention important life listen, which you are capable of doing it .

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  3. Christopher Lindsay's avatar
    Chris Lindsay
    December 7, 2017 • 3:34 pm

    What a profound story! I love it. I’m sending it to my son, who is a dreamer.

    minor suggestion: In the following line, I would add the image of the bird flying away, as the image of flight is often associated with achieving the impossible.

    The hunter opened his hand and the sparrow continued: “Never believe the impossible.”

    You might also come up with a catchier title. Perhaps “The three lessons of the Sparrow.”

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  5. 🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊Tammy7711🌴🌺🇹🇹🌊's avatar
    Tammy7711
    December 7, 2017 • 7:04 pm

    I love this story and great and meaningful lesson behind it to as well! God bless and keep strong! Xx

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    yarnandpencil
    December 7, 2017 • 11:30 pm

    A very wise Sparrow and a beautiful story 🙂

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    anne leueen
    December 8, 2017 • 1:06 am

    OH my…this is wonderful. such a good story and a parable for life. The photos illustrate it perfectly.

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    corneliaweberphotography
    December 8, 2017 • 2:47 am

    As always , I love the wisdom in your stories. People can be ridden by greed, by not listening to the TRUTH

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    Jack Eason
    December 8, 2017 • 6:28 am

    Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
    Another of Laleh’s fables…

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  10. Gallivanta's avatar
    Gallivanta
    December 8, 2017 • 7:53 am

    Great story and a great lesson from one of the smallest creatures around. 🙂

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    Jonathan Caswell
    December 9, 2017 • 1:53 am

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    GREAT STORY OF WISDOM–WELL TOLD!

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    freiedenkerin
    December 9, 2017 • 5:02 pm

    What a wise little sparrow. ♥

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    moonwatcher51
    December 14, 2017 • 8:33 pm

    I like little fables like that. A lot of thought provoking ideas. Thank you.

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  17. Sunith's avatar
    Sunith
    December 23, 2017 • 4:57 am

    What a simple and so important story with a great lesson

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  18. inhiscare753's avatar
    inhiscare753
    March 16, 2020 • 9:07 am

    Laleh, thanks for sharing another beautifully crafted wise life-lesson.

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    utahan15
    March 16, 2020 • 9:08 am

    yen
    for sin
    and then
    the hole is far deeper

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  20. Ultra's avatar
    Ultra
    March 16, 2020 • 9:17 am

    I wanted to ask, can I tell your story to others on my blog?
    Your advice, teachings and stories are invaluable.
    Regards

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    Ultra
    March 16, 2020 • 12:46 pm

    Write, do you agree to share your parable for readers of my blog?
    Regards

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    Rosaliene Bacchus
    March 16, 2020 • 1:27 pm

    A great lesson we often forget.

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  24. Francine Hamelin's avatar
    Francine Hamelin
    March 16, 2020 • 1:55 pm

    Great story,. Thank you, Laleh.

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  25. Peter's pondering's avatar
    Peter's pondering
    March 16, 2020 • 5:46 pm

    That is one very smart sparrow!

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    erroneouschoices
    March 16, 2020 • 5:48 pm

    I think you’re fantastic by the way, I haven’t taken the time to mention that

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    padmajaramesh
    March 16, 2020 • 9:07 pm

    Excellent lesson 😇👌👌👌

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    markbierman
    March 18, 2020 • 5:46 am

    Great lesson. Congratulations on winning the award!

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    Muntazir
    March 18, 2020 • 7:12 am

    Beautiful story. Subhanallah

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    America On Coffee
    March 18, 2020 • 8:31 pm

    LOL! Hi Laleh, I enjoyed thoroughly!🤗

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    aruna3
    March 22, 2020 • 2:28 am

    Wise sparrow is free after fooling the most wise human race😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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    Cindy Georgakas
    March 9, 2024 • 12:50 pm

    love this wise story, Laleh❣️

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