Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to buy an Donkey. He went to the owner of the Donkey and they made an agreement. The man could take the Donkey home to try him out before deciding to buy.
So, the man brought the Donkey home and placed him in the straw-yard with his other Donkeyes. Right away, the new Donkey left all the others and joined the laziest, most food-loving Donkey of the bunch.
Seeing this, the man quickly put a halter on the new Donkey and led him back to the previous owner. The owner was surprised to see him back so soon and asked how the man could know so fast whether or not he wanted to buy the Donkey.
The man simply replied, "I don't need any more time. I already know that this Donkey will be just like the one he decided to befriend."
Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to buy a donkey. He went to the owner of the donkey and they made a deal. The man could take the donkey home to see if he liked him before buying.
So, the man brought the donkey home and put him in the yard with his other donkeys. Right away, the new donkey left all the others and went to the laziest, most food-loving donkey of the group.
Seeing this, the man quickly put a rope on the new donkey and took him back to the owner. The owner was surprised to see him back so soon and asked how the man could know so fast whether or not he wanted to buy the donkey.
The man simply replied, "I don't need any more time. I already know that this donkey will be just like the one he chose to be friends with."
Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to buy a donkey. He went to the owner of the donkey and they made a deal. The man could take the donkey home to see if he liked him before buying.
So, the man brought the donkey home and put him in the yard with his other donkeys. Right away, the new donkey left all the others and went to the laziest, most food-loving donkey of the group.
Seeing this, the man quickly put a rope on the new donkey and took him back to the owner. The owner was surprised to see him back so soon and asked how the man could know so fast whether or not he wanted to buy the donkey.
The man simply replied, "I don't need any more time. I already know that this donkey will be just like the one he chose to be friends with."
Once upon a time, in a land where animals could be sold and tested like 30-day free trials, a man thought, "Hey, why not get myself another Donkey?"
So, off he went to meet Mr. Donkey-Seller-Guy. The seller, being a modern kind of fellow, said, "Why not take him for a spin? You know, a test drive. See if he fits in with your other Donkeyes."
With a nod and a wink, the man happily trotted the new Donkey home. Now, the straw-yard was like the animal version of a school cafeteria. You could instantly tell who belonged to which clique.
Without missing a beat, the new Donkey, with all the choices in front of him, decided to plop right next to the laziest, pie-gobbling, ‘I'll-start-my-diet-tomorrow' Donkey.
The man, watching this, facepalmed. "Of all the Donkeyes in my yard, he had to choose HIM?"
So, with a quick ‘I knew it', the man slipped the halter on the new guy and began the walk of 'nope' back to the seller. The seller, looking as shocked as someone who's dropped their ice cream cone, said, "Back already?!"
The man, with a smirk, said, "Let's just say, show me an Donkey's friend, and I'll show you the Donkey."
There once was a man, so wise and so grand,
Who wanted an Donkey from a distant land.
He spoke to the owner, a deal they did strike,
To try out the Donkey, to see if he'd like.
Home went the man, with the Donkey close behind,
Into the straw-yard, to see what he'd find.
The new Donkey, quite quickly, made a choice of a friend,
The laziest, greediest, right to the end.
The man, with a sigh, knew just what to do,
Took the Donkey back, as the wind gently blew.
"Why so soon?" asked the owner, a hint of surprise,
"How'd you decide, before the sun's rise?"
The man gave a chuckle, not missing a beat,
"No trial needed, the story's complete.
For by choosing a buddy, lazy to the core,
It showed me the Donkey's true folklore."
In the land of creatures, as tales often say,
You're known by your friends in the light of the day.
Choose wisely and true, let your heart be the guide,
For friendships reflect who we are deep inside.
A four-legged animal that carries heavy loads.
A person who owns something.
An agreement between people about something important.
An open space outside a house or building.
A collection of people or animals together.
The least willing to work or move.
Very fast, without wasting much time.
Feeling something unexpected has happened.
Answered back to someone’s question or statement.
People or animals who like and care for each other.
A four-legged animal that carries heavy loads.
A person who owns something.
An agreement between people about something important.
An open space outside a house or building.
A collection of people or animals together.
The least willing to work or move.
Very fast, without wasting much time.
Feeling something unexpected has happened.
Answered back to someone’s question or statement.
People or animals who like and care for each other.
Why did the man take the donkey home before buying it?
What did the new donkey do when it was placed in the yard with the other donkeys?
How did the man react when he saw the new donkey’s behavior?
Why was the owner surprised to see the man return with the donkey so quickly?
What was the reason the man gave for deciding not to buy the donkey?
A king's elephant and a dog form a friendship, are suddenly separated, but they are reunited by the king and live happily.
The powerful North Wind and the gentle Sun try to make a traveler take off his cloak to prove who is stronger. Which one will succeed?
While the grasshopper dances through summer, the ant works hard, gathering food. Which one will survive when winter arrives?
A lion spares a tiny mouse who promises to return the favor one day. How could such a small mouse possibly help a lion?
When a farmer brings a bundle of sticks to his sons, they stop arguing. How did a simple bundle of sticks teach them?
Steady and patient, a slow tortoise dares to race against a confident hare. Who will cross the finish line first?
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher with water too low to reach. What clever trick will he use to get a drink?
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