Meaning
Even when success seems certain, things can go wrong before completion.
Understanding the Idea
Never assume victory until the task is fully done.
A Beautiful and Relatable Moral Story
Raghav had trained for months to win a marathon. On the race day, he led the pack, feeling confident of victory. Suddenly, he tripped near the finish line and lost first place.
Though disappointed, he realized that preparation alone isn’t enough—attention and caution are needed until the very end.
Moral: Stay vigilant until the task is fully completed.
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