英语寓言小故事《守株待兔》

In the land of ancient wisdom, there was a farmer who lived by the principles of patience and hope. He owned a small plot of land where he diligently planted crops every season. One day, while working in his field, an extraordinary event unfolded. A hare, startled by a predator, raced across the field and accidentally crashed into a tree stump. The impact killed the hare instantly.

Overjoyed by this unexpected fortune, the farmer decided to abandon his daily routine of tilling the soil. Instead, he left his tools behind and sat by the tree stump, waiting for another hare to come along and meet the same fate. Day after day passed, but no more hares appeared. His neighbors laughed at his foolishness, yet he remained steadfast in his belief that luck would favor him again.

As weeks turned into months, the once-fertile field became overgrown with weeds. The neighboring farms thrived, producing bountiful harvests, while the farmer’s land lay neglected. Winter approached, and without any food stored away, the farmer faced hunger and hardship.

This tale serves as a reminder that success is not achieved through侥幸 (luck) or idleness. True prosperity comes from hard work, perseverance, and understanding the natural order of things. The farmer learned his lesson the hard way, but it is never too late to return to the path of diligence and responsibility.

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