Once, there lived an Ass and a Charger. The Ass was leading a very hard life. Everyday, it had to carry heavy load from dawn to dusk. Still it wouldn't get much to eat. It was beaten when it was tired or lazy. There was also a Charger who lived in the same house. It was living a sweet life. The horse was fed healthy food. There were servants to take care of it. The owner would take a ride on the majestic horse in the morning. The horse was leading nothing less than a royal life. The Ass envied the Charger very much. Its only duty was just to stay there beautifully, or so the Ass thought.
The war broke out and the charger was taken to the battlefield. It was wounded and died. Then, the Ass thought... Even though I am leading a hard life, even though I am not regarded by my owners, at least I am safe...
Moral: Be not hasty to envy the condition of others.
Aesop's fables
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