A Fox got washed away when looking for a drink.
Chambry (Foxes by the Maeander River)
Note: The Chambry collection is published in Greek. AI was used to translate the Greek to this text:
Once, foxes gathered at the Maeander River, eager to drink from it. But because the water was carried along in a rushing current, they urged each other on but did not dare to go in. One of them, however, stepped forward, mocking the others for being cheap and laughing at their cowardice. Considering herself braver, she boldly leapt into the water. But the current swept her out into the middle, and as she was being carried away, the others stood on the riverbank and called to her: “Do not leave us, but turn back and show us the way in by which we may safely drink.” She, being carried away, said: “I have an errand to Miletus, and I wish to deliver it there; when I return, I will show you.”
(This is spoken) Regarding those who, out of boasting, bring danger upon themselves.
How do you think an AI might simplify this fable? Here is one answer, and the illustration above was made from this simplification:
The Boastful Fox and the River
A group of foxes came to a swift river to drink. Afraid of the current, they hesitated. One proud fox scorned them for their fear and leapt in to show her courage. But the river seized her and swept her away. As she drifted off, the others called for her help, but she shouted that she was busy with other matters. So she vanished downstream, never able to guide them.
Moral
Pride often leads to foolish risks, and empty boasting brings swift regret.
Perry. #232