How the ass answered the fox.

He (the ass) replied, “That is (the result) of weak faith; else He who gave (us) life (also) gives (us) bread.

Whoever seeks (spiritual) sovereignty and victory, a mouthful of bread will not fail (him), O son.

All wild animals, both the herbivorous and the predatory, are devourers of the (Divine) provision: they neither go in quest of work (to get a livelihood) nor do they support (the burden of) providing (for themselves).

The Provider gives their daily bread to all: He lays before each one the portion allotted to him.

The (Divine) provision comes to every one who seeks (to show) patience: the trouble of making efforts arises from your want of patience.”