Fable #281

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A Wolf left his lair one evening in fine spirits and an excellent appetite. It was a representation of Heracles in the act of tearing the jaws of the Nemean Lion. Who taught you to divide so fairly? he asked pleasantly. He greatly admired the graceful arch of his antlers, but he was very much ashamed of his spindling legs. The narrow path would have made the bravest tremble. Not so our Goats. Now let me see what yours are worth. After he had rested a short time, he made ready to fly away. This may teach you to pay more attention to what is right in front of you, and let the future take care of itself. In the middle they met horn to horn. Neither would give way, and so they both fell, to be swept away by the roaring torrent below.

You are judged by the company you keep.