英语寓言故事
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The Purse I have a purse full of money. Don't say "I", say "we". It is our purse, not yours. No, I saw it first. It is my purse. I am going to keep it. That is my purse. I saw you. You are a thief. I am going to get a policeman. Oh, dear ! What shall we do Don't say "we", say "I." You picked up the purse, not I. Moral: Always help your friends. The Lazy Donkey Which is your best donkey This one. Take it home with you and try it. Then come back and pay me or bring back the donkey. Here is your donkey. I am not going to buy it. I don't want it. It is "lazy." But you had it for only ten minutes. You cannot know. Yes, I can. He chose a lazy donkey for a friend. He is lazy, too. Moral: Look at a man's friends. Then you know the man. The Two Daughters How are you How is your husband We are very well, thank you. But our garden is very dry. We want some rain for our flowers. How are you How is your husband We are very well, thank you. Look at all these pots. Aren't they beautiful I am going to paint them. We do not want any rain. How are our daughters They are very well. I want my daughters and their husbands to be happy. Can I do anything Well…It is very difficult. Ask God to send rain but also ask God not to send rain ! Moral : You cannot please everyone. The End |
