An Ass approached a Horse and pleaded for a small portion of his feed.
"Yes," replied the Horse, "if there are any remnants left from what I am currently eating, I will gladly share some with you out of respect for my own superior dignity. Furthermore, if you come to my stall in the evening, I will give you a little sack full of barley."
The Ass considered this and responded, "Thank you for your offer. However, I find it hard to believe that you, who refuse to share a little with me now, will be willing to grant me a greater favor later."
The moral
One should be cautious of those who refuse to help in small matters, as they are unlikely to offer greater assistance later.
Discussion questions
- What do you think the Ass learned from his interaction with the Horse?
- How can the moral of this story apply to our daily lives?
- Can you think of a time when someone refused to help you with a small task? How did it affect your relationship with them?
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Good night.
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