A man who wanted to buy an Ass went to market, and, coming across a
likely-looking beast, arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take
him home on trial to see what he was like. When he reached home, he put him
into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer took a look round, and
immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in
the stable. When the master saw this he put a halter on him at once, and led
him off and handed him over to his owner again. The latter was a good deal
surprised to seem him back so soon, and said, "Why, do you mean to say you
have tested him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more
tests," replied the other. "I could see what sort of beast he is from
the companion he chose for himself."
"A
man is known by the company he keeps."
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