"The Golden Egg" is a fable about a farmer who discovers a hen that lays a golden egg every day. The farmer becomes greedy and wants more eggs, so he decides to kill the hen to get all the gold at once. However, when he does this, he finds that there are no more eggs, and he loses his source of wealth. The story teaches a valuable lesson about greed and the importance of appreciating what you have. Instead of being content with the daily gift of the golden egg, the farmer's desire for more leads to his downfall, illustrating the consequences of impatience and avarice.