Lafontaine Meunier Fils Ane

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(Le Meunier, son Fils et l'Âne) A miller and his son drive their donkey to market, but every passer-by faults how they manage it: ride neither, both, one, or carry it — and trying to please each in turn, they end carrying the donkey on a pole and are laughed at by all. Moral: he who tries to please everyone pleases no one. — Jean de La Fontaine