An Ass, An Ape, and A Mole

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An Ass, An Ape, and A Mole

Be thankful for what nature has given you.

L'Estrange version

An asse and an ape were conferring grievances. The asse complain'd mightily for want of horns, and the ape was as much troubled for want of a tail. Hold your tongues both of ye, says the mole, and be thankful for what you have, for the poor moles are stark blind, and in a worse condition than either of ye.

Moral

There's no contending with the orders and decrees of Providence. He that made us knows what's fittest for us; and every man's own lot (well understood and manag'd) is undoubtedly the best.

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