English Original
A blacksmith had a little dog. It would sleep soundly while its master was hard at work, but became instantly alert when it was time for meals.
One day, the blacksmith pretended to be annoyed by this habit. After throwing the dog a bone as usual, he exclaimed, "What good is a lazy cur like you? When I'm hammering away at my anvil, you curl up and sleep. But the moment I stop for a bite to eat, you wake up and wag your tail, begging to be fed."
Those who will not work deserve to starve.
中文翻译
一位铁匠养了一只小狗。当主人辛勤工作时，它总是酣然入睡；可一到吃饭时间，它就立刻精神起来。
一天，铁匠假装对这种习性感到厌烦。像往常一样扔给狗一根骨头后，他大声说道：“像你这样懒惰的坏蛋有什么用？我在铁砧上敲打时，你蜷缩着睡觉。可我刚一停下吃点东西，你就醒来摇着尾巴，乞求喂食。”
不劳者不应得食。