Narrator: The lion was walking through the forest when he suddenly heard a voice behind him. Lion: Who's there? Voice: It's me, the fool. Lion: Fool? What are you doing here? Fool: I'm lost. I've been wandering around for hours. Lion: You're not lost. You're just a fool. Fool: But I'm not a fool! I'm very smart! Lion: Oh, really? Then tell me this: If I were to eat you right now, would you be afraid? Fool: Of course I'd be afraid! I'm not stupid! Lion: Good. That means you're not completely foolish. Fool: Wait... that doesn't make sense! Lion: It makes perfect sense. If you weren't afraid, then you'd truly be a fool. Fool: ...You're right. I am afraid. Lion: And that's what makes you smart. Fool: So being afraid isn't a sign of weakness? Lion: No. Fear is natural. It's only foolishness to pretend you're not afraid. Fool: I never thought about it like that. Lion: The world is full of things that seem simple but aren't. Even fear has meaning. Fool: Maybe I'm not as dumb as I thought. Lion: You're not. You're just learning. Fool: Thank you, wise lion. Lion: Don't thank me. You figured it out yourself. Fool: I guess I did. Lion: That's the best kind of wisdom—earned through thinking, not given. Fool: I'll remember that. Lion: Now go. The forest is vast, and your journey isn't over. Fool: Yes, sir. Lion: And one more thing... Fool: Yes? Lion: Don't come back unless you're ready to learn something new. Fool: I won't. Lion: Good. (End)

Reime sind eine Art Volkslied, die in ganz China verbreitet sind. Ihr Inhalt spiegelt oft das Lebensgefühl von Kindern wider und vermittelt Wissen über Alltag und Arbeit. Die Texte verwenden häufig die stilistischen Mittel der Vergleichs- und Anknüpfungsmethode.

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