The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey

Artist: Jean-Francois Millet
Artwork: The Fable of the Miller, His Son, and the Donkey
Description: This painting depicts a scene from the fable of the same name by Aesop. In the story, a miller, his son, and their donkey are traveling to market to sell their donkey. Along the way, they encounter various people who criticize them for how they are transporting the donkey. The miller and his son try to please everyone, but in doing so, they end up making the donkey uncomfortable and getting nowhere. The moral of the story is that it is impossible to please everyone, and that one should not try to do so.
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