The Ass and the Mule

Posted by Unknown On Friday, November 26, 2010 3 comments
A Muleteer set forth on a journey, driving before him an Ass and a Mule, both well laden. The Ass, as long as he traveled along the plain, carried his load with ease, but when he began to ascend the steep path of the mountain, felt his load to be more than he could bear.

He entreated his companion to relieve him of a small portion, that he might carry home the rest; but the Mule paid no attention to the request. The Ass shortly afterwards fell down dead under his burden.



Not knowing what else to do in so wild a region, the Muleteer placed upon the Mule the load carried by the Ass in addition to his own, and at the top of all placed the hide of the Ass, after he had skinned him.

The Mule, groaning beneath his heavy burden, said to himself: "I am treated according to my deserts. If I had only been willing to assist the Ass a little in his need, I should not now be bearing, together with his burden, himself as well."

Taken from Aesop's Fables

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I am posting this short fable to remind us that we all need to work together to effect change in our country. The next GE is imminent and we cannot leave it to others. There is no point being an armchair critic but we really have go out to the market place and ensure that as many as possible know the truth and what must be done!

Sorry for this late post. My part-time cleaner had to go back to Indonesia for a major operation so I have to cope with lots of household chores.

Take care and have a lovely evening! Next post will be up after dinner! Cheers!

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3 comments to The Ass and the Mule

  1. says:

    Wan Sharif Bersatu teguh bercerai roboh..
    bersatu bertambah mutu..

    two of old slogans used in the 60's..
    I believe it will be valid for quite some time yet

  1. says:

    Anonymous Kata orang baru, bercerai kahwin lagi. Kalau nak tambah Mutu kena kahwin dengan Meenachi. Wakakaka

  1. says:

    Anonymous A stich in time saves nine ! We should not let our fellow men who are seen to be struggling in the water to be drowned. For a friend in need is still our friend indeed.

    An apathetic mind is the devil's workshop. Better to lend a hand and face the common enemy in time of need then fend it alone and runs foul of defeat eventually.

    Thus, Pakatan need to keep their differences aside and face the common enemy in the do or die battle that is looming in the coming months. Vote for change in order to restore Malaysia to its former glory.

    ~ahoo~

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