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32.The Belly and the Members

THE MEMBERS of the body rebelled against the belly, and said,”Why should we be always engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but rest and enjoy yourself in luxury?”

The members carried out their resolve and refused to assist the belly. The whole body quickly became debilitated, and the hands, feet, mouth, and eyes, when too late, repented of their folly.

When the fox preaches, beware of your geese.