狐狸和葡萄

"The Fox and the Grapes" is a classic Aesop's fable in English. A hungry fox spots juicy grapes hanging high but fails to reach them. After several attempts, he gives up, declaring, "They're probably sour anyway." The story teaches the moral: "It's easy to despise what you cannot get." This six-sentence version captures the essence of the tale about rationalizing failure. The phrase "sour grapes" originates from this fable, describing pretended disdain for unattainable things. The concise retelling preserves both the plot and its timeless lesson about human nature.