The Mule

"The Mule" is one of the fables collected and attributed to Aesop, a storyteller believed to have lived in Ancient Greece. The story centers around a mule who, proud of his parentage and his strength, brags to anyone who would listen about his father being a speedy race horse. However, when he finds out that his mother was actually a donkey, his pride wanes and he is reminded of the importance of humility and accepting the full truth of oneself. The fable underscores messages about pride, self-awareness, and identity.

Genre: Children

								
A Mule had had a long rest and much good feeding. He was feeling
very vigorous indeed, and pranced around loftily, holding his
head high.

"My father certainly was a full-blooded racer," he said. "I can
feel that distinctly."

Next day he was put into harness again and that evening he was
very downhearted indeed.

"I was mistaken," he said. "My father was an Ass after all."

Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.
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