A Boasting Mule
Aesop | Greece
A confident mule enjoying a carefree break believed he had racing horse lineage, but after a day of labor, he doubted his heritage.
In a sunny meadow, there was a Mule. He had been enjoying a long break with lots of food to eat, which made him feel really strong and lively. He walked around, lifting his head high, showing off to all who could see.
"I'm sure my father was a great racing horse," he said proudly. "I can feel it in my bones."
But the next day, the mule was put back to work. He had to pull heavy loads, and it was a tough day for him. By the time evening came, he was not feeling so lively anymore. In fact, he was feeling rather low.
"It seems I was wrong," he admitted. "My father must have been a donkey, after all."
And so, the mule's excitement and belief that he came from a special family of fast horses changed when he had to do hard work.
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