Once upon a time, a man decided to buy an Ass for his farm. He approached a seller who owned a sturdy-looking Ass and expressed interest in purchasing it. However, the man had a unique request: before making the purchase, he wanted to take the Ass home for a short trial to see if it was a good fit for his needs. The seller, confident in the qualities of his animal, agreed to the arrangement.
The man
led the Ass to his farm and introduced it to his stable, where his other Asses
lived. He wanted to observe how the new Ass behaved among his existing herd. As
soon as the Ass entered the straw-lined stable, it scanned the group of Asses.
Without hesitation, it ambled over to the laziest and most gluttonous Ass in
the group, settling next to it as if they were already old friends.
The man
watched this interaction with a knowing look. He immediately fetched a halter,
placed it back on the new Ass, and began leading it back to its original owner.
The
seller was surprised to see the man return so soon. “You’ve brought him back
already?” he asked. “Surely you haven’t had enough time to decide whether or
not you want to buy him!”
The man shook his head and replied with certainty, “I’ve seen all I need to know. An animal’s character can often be judged by the company it chooses. This Ass quickly befriended the laziest one in the stable, and that tells me everything. He’s not the right fit for my farm.”
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