The Brazier And His Dog
Aesop Fable: The Brazier And His Dog
A brazier had a little Dog, which was a great favorite with
his master, and his constant companion. While he hammered
away at his metals the Dog slept; but when, on the other
hand, he went to dinner and began to eat, the Dog woke
up and wagged his tail, as if he would ask for a share of his
meal.
His master one day, pretending to be angry and shaking
his stick at him, said, "You wretched little sluggard!
what shall I do to you? While I am hammering on the anvil,
you sleep on the mat; and when I begin to eat after my
toil, you wake up and wag your tail for food.
Do you not
know that labor is the source of every blessing, and that
none but those who work are entitled to eat?’
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