Proud animal less fortunate than humble — Mythoi

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Proud animal less fortunate than humble.

Reversal of fortune. · Pride brought low. · Proud animal less fortunate than humble. · view the constellation · filed as L450

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5 finer motifs beneath it

Wild animal finds his liberty better than tame animal's ease Ass is jealous of the horse until he learns better Mule carrying corn escapes while one carrying gold is robbed Lean dogs envy arena-dog his fatness. Later see their error Calf pities draft ox: is taken to slaughter, ox spared

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