The lion, the ass, and the fox formed a partnership and set off to hunt. When they had taken plenty of game, the lion ordered the ass to divide it among them. The ass made three equal shares and invited the lion to choose. The lion, outraged, sprang on him and devoured him. Then he ordered the fox to make the division. The fox heaped everything into a single pile, keeping only a few scraps for herself, and asked the lion to choose. The lion asked who had taught her to divide like that. "The ass's misfortune," she replied.
We learn by seeing the misfortune of our neighbour.
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