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Posted by malthus on March 1, 2005, at 13:07:31
The Sick Lion
Fables - Translated by George Fyler Townsend
Aesop
The Sick LionA LION, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by artifice. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be publicly known. The beasts expressed their sorrow, and came one by one to his den, where the Lion devoured them. After many of the beasts had thus disappeared, the Fox discovered the trick and presenting himself to the Lion, stood on the outside of the cave, at a respectful distance, and asked him how he was. "I am very middling," replied the Lion, "but why do you stand without? Pray enter within to talk with me." "No, thank you," said the Fox. "I notice that there are many prints of feet entering your cave, but I see no trace of any returning." He is wise who is warned by the misfortunes of others.
Posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 17:14:21
In reply to A Fable...The Sick Lion, posted by malthus on March 1, 2005, at 13:07:31
I love these fables. They are great, aren't they.
Thanks for that one :-)
Posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 17:14:44
In reply to Re: A Fable...The Sick Lion » malthus, posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 17:14:21
Nice to see you back over here :-)
Posted by malthus on March 1, 2005, at 18:08:09
In reply to Re: PS, posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 17:14:44
Thanks Alex. Glad you enjoyed that one. ;)
malthus
Posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 23:49:42
In reply to A Fable...The Sick Lion, posted by malthus on March 1, 2005, at 13:07:31
If only I could become more wise from recounting my own missteps.
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