a painting of a cow standing on the side of a river

Once in a small village, there lived a dog named Max. Max was known for his insatiable appetite and endless greed. One day, while wandering near the market, he caught a whiff of something delicious--fresh meat being sold by the butcher.Max's mouth watered as he watched the butcher slice the meat. He decided he had to have some. With a cunning plan, he snuck into the butcher’s shop and grabbed a large piece of meat. Thrilled, he raced to the riverbank, where he could enjoy his prize in peace.As he approached the river, he spotted his reflection in the water. Thinking it was another dog with a bigger piece of meat, greed overtook him. He barked and lunged at the reflection, trying to snatch the meat away.In his haste, he dropped the piece he had and watched in horror as it sank into the water. With nothing left but his disappointment, Max learned the hard way that greed had cost him everything. From that day on, he became more content with what he had, sharing his food with other animals and learning the value