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The Ass in the Lion's Skin

An Ass once found a Lion's skin which the hunters had left out in the sun to dry. He put it on and went towards his native village. All fled at his approach, both men and animals, and he was a proud Ass that day. In his delight he lifted up his voice and brayed, but then every one knew him, and his owner came up and gave him a sound cudgelling for the fright he had caused. And shortly afterwards a Fox came up to him and said: "Ah, I knew you by your voice."

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.

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2005-6-8 08:12 PM - hannah
funny and
2004-9-23 02:29 PM - Thirst and LeBron
show e''m my maddo
2001-11-12 06:01 PM - shirquerta
i think the story was good.
2001-11-12 06:00 PM - Kela
I think the story was good.
2001-11-12 05:57 PM -
what
2001-2-6 10:37 AM - Laura
Fantastic moral

poor silly ass though


2000-11-26 05:17 AM - an ass
Poor Ass!

I bet he thinks twice before using silly words next time!
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