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The Ass and the Mule

In this heartwarming moral story, a muleteer journeys with an Ass and a Mule, but when the Ass struggles under a heavy load on a steep path and requests help from the indifferent Mule, he is met with refusal. Tragically, the Ass collapses and dies, leading the muleteer to transfer the entire burden onto the Mule, who realizes too late that a small act of kindness could have prevented his current suffering. This tale serves as a poignant reminder that helping others in need can avert greater hardships, making it a meaningful story with a valuable moral for kids.

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The Ass and the Mule - Aesop's Fable illustration about compassion, consequence, cooperation
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that helping others in their time of need can prevent greater burdens for oneself later on."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
compassion
consequence
cooperation
Characters
Muleteer
Ass
Mule

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