A Wild Ass, who was wandering idly about, one day came upon a Pack-Ass lying at full length in a sunny spot and thoroughly enjoying himself.
有一天，一头正在漫步的野驴偶遇一头驮驴美美地躺在地上享受日光浴。
Going up to him, he said, 'What a lucky beast you are! Your sleek coat shows how well you live: how I envy you!'
野驴就走上前去对那头驮驴说，“你可真是个走运的家伙！你那光滑的皮肤说明你生活的很好：噢！我简直太羡慕你了！”
Not long after the Wild Ass saw his acquaintance again, but this time he was carrying a heavy load, and his driver was following behind and beating him with a thick stick. 'Ah, my friend,' said the Wild Ass, 'I don't envy you any more: for I see you pay dear for your comforts.'
不久后，野驴又见到了他的朋友。不过这一次，那头驮驴正驮着很重的货物，他的主人紧随其后，还用一根粗棍子抽他。“啊！我的朋友，”野驴说，“我再也不羡慕你了：我现在明白了你为了舒适付出了多大的代价！”
Advantages that are dearly bought are doubtful blessings.
寓意：花大价钱得来的优势不见得对你有利。
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