Ass in the Lion's Skin
An Ass once found a Lion's skin that the hunters had left out in the
sun to dry. He put it on and went towards his native village. All
fled at his approach, both men and animals, and he was a proud Ass that
day. In his delight he lifted up his voice and brayed, but then every
one knew him, and his owner came up and gave him a sound cudgeling for
the fright he had caused. And shortly afterwards a Fox came up to him
and said: "Ah, I knew you by your voice."
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
