Aesop

The Ass and the Frogs

Summary

In this short tale, an Ass burdened with a heavy load of wood struggles to cross a pond and falls, unable to get back up due to the weight. As the Ass groans in distress, Frogs residing in the pond overhear his complaints. They wryly comment on his reaction, pointing out that their lives are constantly spent in such watery surroundings without making such a fuss. The moral highlights the idea of perspective, encouraging the understanding that some complaints may seem small or exaggerated when considered against different experiences or more challenging circumstances. This story can be used to teach children about empathy, resilience, and the importance of keeping problems in perspective.

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An Ass, carrying a load of wood, passed through a pond. As he was crossing through the water he lost his footing, stumbled and fell, and not being able to rise on account of his load, groaned heavily. Some Frogs frequenting the pool heard his lamentation, and said, “What would you do if you had to live here always as we do, when you make such a fuss about a mere fall into the water?”

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