Aesops Fable

The Horse and the Ass - An Aesop's Fable

Moral of Aesops Fable: "Better humble security than gilded danger"

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A Horse and an Ass were travelling together, the Horse prancing along in its fine trappings, the Ass carrying with difficulty the heavy weight in its panniers. 

"I wish I were you," sighed the Ass; "nothing to do and well fed, and all that fine harness upon you." 

Next day, however, there was a great battle, and the Horse was wounded to death in the final charge of the day.

His friend, the Ass, happened to pass by shortly afterwards and found him on the point of death. 

"I was wrong," said the Ass: "Better humble security than gilded danger"

 

Aesop Author of the Fable
The Horse and the Ass

Nationality of Aesop - Ethiopian or Greek 
Lifespan of Aesop - He lived approximately 620 - 560 BC
Life of Aesop - Slave - Author of the book of fables 
Famous Works - Aesop's Fable book featuring:
 "The Goose With the Golden Eggs",  "The Fisher", 
"The Horse and the Ass" and "The Sick Lion"

The Horse and the Ass Fable
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