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From The Stoic Fable Book by Phil Van Treuren


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Listen to the Narration:

A meadow in the forest was full of ripe raspberries one summer, and Rabbit took Groundhog there for supper. After Rabbit had eaten his fill, he turned to leave.

“Done so soon?” asked Groundhog. “There must be thousands more raspberries here.”

“Then let’s leave them for others to enjoy,” Rabbit suggested. “It’s good to know when you’ve gotten enough of something.”

“But we might be happier if we have more,” said Groundhog.

Rabbit shook his head. “Happiness doesn’t come from having more,” he said. “It comes from wanting less.”


For Parents: What Stoic Quote Does This Story Illustrate?

“The secret to happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”

Socrates

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