aesopsfables.net concept and illustrations by Bethany Hamilton
The Horse and the Ass

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."

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2011-6-4 12:39 PM - Now I know who the brinay one is, I’ll keep looking for your posts.
Now I know who the brinay one is, I’ll keep looking for your posts.
2011-6-4 00:03 AM - Your awnesr was just what I needed. It’s made my day!
Your awnesr was just what I needed. It’s made my day!
2009-10-20 10:26 AM - Very nice site!
Very nice site!
2009-7-14 10:26 AM - ALDRIEL BREIL
IT IS A GOOD STORY CAUSE IT HAS NO DIFFERENCE INTO MY ATTITUDE

2009-2-20 07:28 PM - john SANSONETTI
pour poooop ass
2004-9-28 01:18 PM - Neo
My name is Neo
2004-9-23 02:29 PM - kunq foo fighter
I know kung foo
2004-9-22 12:57 PM - foo fighter #1
I fight foo
2003-11-21 06:13 PM - JJ
THATS A GOOD MORAL BECAUSE EVERY ONE SHOULD PROUD OF JUST BEING THEM SELVES

2003-11-21 06:11 PM - keon
GOOD!
2003-10-31 04:05 PM - i dont get it
this didnt amuse me at all
2003-6-15 02:57 AM - eel
I love this one
2003-3-11 02:05 PM - Kimberley
I like the story because it
had agood meaning.
2003-3-11 02:02 PM - lydia
I liked this story and it had a good meaning.
2002-3-25 03:12 AM - an ass
I don't think there are any trolls in aesop's fables, natalie...
2000-11-13 11:44 AM - an ass
Poor Ass!

I bet he thinks twice about wanting to be a horse next time!
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