The "Parable of the Talents" is a story from the Bible, specifically found in the book of Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable, a master gives three servants different amounts of money, called talents, before going on a journey. The first two servants invest their talents and double their amounts, while the third servant hides his talent out of fear. When the master returns, he rewards the first two servants for their efforts but punishes the third servant for his inaction. The parable teaches lessons about responsibility, the importance of using one's abilities, and the consequences of fear and laziness.