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The Boar and The Fox

(Aesop’s Fables)

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　A boar was grinding his fangs next to the tree.

　Then a fox saw him, and wonderingly asked,

“You are not being chased by the hunters, or you're not in a dangerous situation.

　Why are you grinding your fangs?”

“You're right. I'm not in a dangerous situation, so there's no definite need to grind my fangs at the moment.

　But when I encounter unexpected dangerous situations, there won't be any time to grind them.

　Even though it's a bit pain in the neck, if I grind them in my spare time,

　I can get ready to take actions against any unexpected dangerous encounters in no time.”



　This story tells us that it is important to be ready for unexpected dangerous situations on a routine basis before actually facing them.

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