The Sick Stag

"The Sick Stag" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a stag that falls seriously ill and cannot move from his place. As he lays in the forest, other animals, who were once afraid of him, slowly start to nibble away at him, including the animals who he considered to be his friends. The wise fable by Aesop highlights a dynamic representation of the world, portraying the fragility of power and the fickleness of supposed allies in times of need.

• Children

								
A Stag had fallen sick. He had just strength enough to gather
some food and find a quiet clearing in the woods, where he lay
down to wait until his strength should return. The Animals heard
about the Stag's illness and came to ask after his health. Of
course, they were all hungry, and helped themselves freely to the
Stag's food; and as you would expect, the Stag soon starved to
death.

Good will is worth nothing unless it is accompanied by good
acts.
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