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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Ant and the Grasshopper: Work, Rest, and an Old Lesson

from Fables of the World · host Podlatino

In this episode of Fables of the World, we explore The Ant and the Grasshopper, a fable traditionally attributed to Aesop and later adapted by authors such as La Fontaine. The story contrasts a grasshopper that sings through the summer with an ant that works and prepares for winter. Through this simple tale, we discover a lesson about planning, effort, and the consequences of living only in the present. But we also look at the fable through a modern lens: how can we find balance between enjoyment, rest, and preparing for what comes next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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