On a bitterly cold winter morning, a farmer was tending to his work near his field when he noticed something unusual lying in the snow. It was a snake, stiff and motionless, clearly on the brink of freezing to death in the harsh weather. Its scales were frosted over, and its movements were sluggish, almost nonexistent.
The sight
of the helpless creature stirred a sense of pity in the farmer’s heart. Despite
knowing the risks of dealing with such a dangerous animal, he decided to lend
it a hand.
The
farmer carefully scooped up the nearly lifeless snake and carried it back to
his home. Once inside, he gently placed it near the hearth, where a roaring
fire spread warmth through the room. He hoped the heat would restore the
snake’s vitality and save it from its frozen fate. Sure enough, as time passed,
the warmth from the fire seeped into the snake’s cold body, gradually reviving
it. Its once sluggish form began to stir, and its movements grew stronger.
Just as
the farmer was starting to feel proud of his compassionate deed, the revived
snake suddenly lashed out. Without warning, it sank its fangs into the very
hand that had saved it. The farmer recoiled in shock and pain as he felt the
venom begin to spread through his body. The bite was lethal, and he soon realized
he was gravely injured.
As his strength waned, the farmer sat down, reflecting on what had happened. A deep sadness filled him—not just from the physical pain but from the betrayal of the creature he had saved. He pondered the lesson that kindness, when misplaced, could lead to regret and even harm. With each passing moment, the farmer’s regret deepened, serving as a stark reminder that not all who are helped will show gratitude.
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