Once upon a time three friends, the monkey, the fox, and the hare lived together in the forest. One day Buddha began to wonder about the animals ' true nature. Was the monkey truly generous? Was the fox always kind? Was the hare as peaceful as he seemed? Buddha decided he would test the animals, and so he disguised himself as a poor priest. He dressed in rags, and hobbling upon a cane he limped into the forest where the creatures lived. Before long the priest came upon the monkey. When the monkey spotted the priest, he called out cheerfully," Hello, sir. Lovely day, do not you think?" The priest bowed his head and said sorrowfully," Ah, it would be a lovely day indeed if I were not so terribly hungry."" Hungry?" the monkey said," I can help you there. I can offer you plenty of fruit," and he began to pick mangoes. While the monkey was gathering fruit, the fox trotted past, and seeing the priest, he stopped to say." Good day to you, holy man. How fine the sunshine is, do not you think?"" The sunshine?" the priest said, looking up." Ah, yes. It's a pity it does not offer nourishment to a starving man."" I can fix that,
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