a fly sat on the axle-tree of a chariot, and addressing the draught-mule said, "how slow you are! why do you not go faster? see if i do not prick your neck with my sting." the draught-mule replied, "i do not heed your threats; i only care for him who sits above you, and who quickens my pace with his whip, or holds me back with the reins. away, therefore, with your insolence, for i know well when to go fast, and when to go slow."

苍蝇停在大车的轴承上，大声地指责骡子:“你看你走得多慢啊！为什么不能走快点呢？小心我来蛰你的脖子。【漫客文学】”骡子回答说:“我并不是怕你威胁，我是顾忌那个赶车的人，他会用鞭子督促加紧我前进，或者命令我停止。总之，你不必那么傲慢，我知道什么时候应该快走，什么时候应该慢走！”

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