AN ASS1, 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 mere2 fall into the water?"

　　Men often bear little grievances3 with less courage than

　　they do large misfortunes.