The Ass and His Driver

By Aesop

An Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side, when he suddenly took it into his silly head to choose his own path. He could see his stall at the foot of the mountain, and to him the quickest way down seemed to be over the edge of the nearest cliff. Just as he was about to leap over, his master caught him by the tail and tried to pull him back, but the stubborn Ass would not yield and pulled with all his might.

“Very well,” said his master, “go your way, you willful beast, and see where it leads you.”

With that he let go, and the foolish Ass tumbled head over heels down the mountain side.

They who will not listen to reason but stubbornly go their own way against the friendly advice of those who are wiser than they, are on the road to misfortune.

Moral of the Story: 

The story of “The Ass and His Driver” teaches us a very important lesson: it is wise to listen to those who care about us and have more experience. In the story, the donkey wanted to take a shortcut down the mountain by jumping off a cliff, even though it was dangerous. The driver tried to stop him, but the stubborn donkey wouldn’t listen. As a result, the donkey fell and hurt himself.

This shows that being stubborn and not listening to advice can lead us to trouble. Sometimes, we think we know the best way, but our friends, parents, and teachers can see dangers that we might miss. When we listen to advice from others who care about us, we can avoid mistakes and stay safe.

Remember, listening to advice is like having a map to guide you. It can help you make better choices and keep you from harm. Always be open to learning from those who want the best for you, and you will be on a safer and happier path.

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Source: www.gutenberg.org

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