The Frog at the Bottom of the Well
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Once upon a time, there was a little frog who lived in an ancient well. Every day, he sunbathed by the well, and swam in the well water. If he was hungry, he caught some bugs to eat. He lived a happy life.
One day, he met a great sea turtle. The little frog told the great sea turtle about his happy life, and invited the turtle to visit his well.
"There is no place as grand as my home", said the little frog proudly. "I feel happy and free!" The great turtle was excited to hear this, and tried to follow the little frog into the well. But the well was too small, and the great turtle could not fit inside.
The great turtle smiled at the frog and said, "My home is the sea. I do not know how large it is, but if there is a thunderstorm, the water level will not rise. If there is a drought, the water level will not fall. It has been so, since ancient times. I do not think it will change in the future! When I swim in the sea, I feel so happy and free!"
The little frog was amazed. He realized how small his well was. The great sea turtle waved goodbye to the little frog, and continued his journey.
