The Fox and the Grapes A famished fox crept into a vineyard where ripe,lus- cious grapes were draped high upon arbors in a most tempting display.In his effort to win a juicy prize,the fox jumped and sprang many times but failed in all his attempts.When he finally had to admit defeat,he retreated and muttered to himself,"Well,what does it matter anyway?The grapes are sour!" It is easy to despise what you cannot get.