135.The Flea and the Wrestler
A FLEA settled on the bare foot of a wrestler and bit him, causing the man to call loudly on Sir Herakles for help. When the flea a second time hopped on his foot, he groaned and said,
“Sir Herakles! if you will not help me against a flea, how can I hope for your assistance against greater antagonists?”
❖ Flattery is a resort of fools.
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