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　　The horse and the ass

　　A horse and an ass were traveling together. The horse was prancing along in its beautiful trappings, but the ass was carrying the heavy weight in its saddlebags.

　　"I wish I were you," sighed the ass. "You have nothing to do, and wear such a beautiful harness."

　　The next day there was a great battle. The horse was badly wounded in the final charge.

　　The ass passed and saw the dying horse. "I was wrong," said the ass."Safety is much more important than beautiful clothes."