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The Lion, the donkey, and the fox

(Aesop’s Fables)

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　The lion, the donkey and the fox became friends and went to hunt together.

　When they had large take, the lion asked the donkey to share some.

　The donkey divided the game into three equal shares and said

“My fellow Lion, please take your pick.”

　The Lion got furious and devoured the donkey.

　Then, he requested the Fox to do him the favor to make a division.

　The Fox accumulated it into one large heap and left to himself a tiny piece of it.

“Please help yourself.”

　He offered.

　The lion asked the fox.

“Who has taught you this art of division?”

　Then, the fox replied.

“I learned it from the Donkey, by his tragic death."



　This story tells you that people get to learn from the misfortunes of others.

　If the shoe fits, wear it.

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