331.The Wasp and the Snake
A WASP seated himself on the head of a snake and, striking him unceasingly with his stings, wounded him to death. The snake, being in great torment and not knowing how to rid himself of his enemy, saw a wagon heavily laden with wood, and went and purposely placed his head under the wheels, saying,
“At least my enemy and I shall perish together.” And so they did.
❖ Some deep wounds are inflicted by praise.
❖ Good wits commonly figure out what’s best to do.
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