The Ass and the Grasshopper

An ass, having heard some grasshoppers chirping, was highly enchanted by their beautiful melodies. Desiring to possess the same charms of song, he approached them and asked what sort of food they consumed to attain such lovely voices.

The grasshoppers replied, "We live on dew."

Determined to emulate their enchanting sounds, the ass resolved to live only on dew. However, as time passed, he found himself growing weaker and weaker, ultimately succumbing to hunger.

In the end, even a fool can be wise—though often it is too late!