The Ugly Duckling

An odd-looking duckling was shunned by his family. He wandered the wilds looking for a home, but no one had any use for him. At last, he saw some swans, and was heartily wishing he was one when he caught sight of his reflection, and realised why the ducks had never accepted him: he too was a magnificent swan.

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