Aesop | Greece
The Mules and The Robbers
Two mules traveled; one mule flaunted his sparkly treasure and attracted robbers, while the other, carrying grain, escaped unnoticed and unharmed.
In a faraway town, two mules lived together. One mule carried shiny treasures, while the other mule carried sacks of grain.
The mule with the treasures was very proud. He walked with his head high, enjoying the sound of the gold and jewels clinking on his back.
The mule with the grain walked calmly and quietly. His load was not shiny, but it was important. He did his job without seeking attention.
One day, they were walking down a quiet road when some robbers jumped out from the trees. They saw the mules. The shiny treasure on the first mule caught their eyes right away.
The robbers ran to the first mule and took all his treasure. They hurt him and left him with nothing. They didn't bother with the second mule because they thought his grain was not valuable.
After the robbers left, the first mule felt sad and in pain. He wished he hadn't shown off so much because it only brought him trouble.
The second mule, who was not hurt, kept walking with his grain. He continued on his way quietly.
