Hofus the Stonecutter

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Hofus the Stonecutter is a legend about a poor man named Hofus who wishes to be other people (and later things in nature) that he sees as more powerful as him. Eventually, after a chain of events, he ultimately realizes that he lives a great life. It teaches many morals that still can be applied to today's world. Some of these morals are:

Do not try to be anything but yourself
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Be careful what you wish for

[edit] Origin of the story

The origin of the story is uncertain. It is handed down as a 16th century Japanese legend in English sources. However, in Japanese sources the legend is said to be European, and the stonecutter's name is given as Hans. Another, similar story of a green-colored puppy, who resented the color of his fur, is said to be a Thai fairytale[1].