The Donkey in the Lion's Skin
A donkey found a dried lion's skin among the bushes and put it on. Draped in the lion's skin, the donkey walked toward the fields and village, scaring everyone and making animals flee. Boasting and taking himself for a real lion, the donkey attempted to roar, but a huge braying sound came out of his mouth. The farmer, who was the donkey's owner, understood the truth from the braying sound and the long ears dangling under the skin, and beat the donkey thoroughly with the stick in his hand.
Tricksters who try to fool others by changing external appearance and clothes reveal their true identity when they start speaking and moving. Borrowed roles and fake positions show their true colors at the first test. No matter how precious clothes a donkey wears, the moment he brays his identity becomes clear. Living according to one's own essence and bounds protects from disgrace.
Fake clothes cannot hide true identity. A donkey does not become a lion with skin. A braying donkey reveals his true colors. A fake position collapses at the first test.
One cannot fool people with external appearance. One hiding their essence becomes disgraced. Living while knowing one's place is a virtue.