Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg

Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg

The phrase "Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg" is a well-known moral lesson that originates from one of Aesop's fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller who lived in the 6th century BC and is credited with creating a collection of fables that teach valuable lessons through the use of animals as characters. The story of the goose that lays the golden egg is one of his most famous fables and has been passed down through generations as a cautionary tale about greed and short-sightedness.