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The Mule which had been wounded bewailed his misfortunes. The other replied: &#8220;I am glad that I was thought so little of, for I have lost nothing, nor am I hurt with any wound.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p> The conspicuous run the greatest risk. <\/p>\n<p> <em>Aesop<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Mules laden with packs were trudging along. One carried panniers filled with money, the other sacks of grain. The Mule carrying the treasure walked with head erect, and tossed up and down the bells fastened to his neck. 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