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The Viper and the File

By AESOP

A LION, entering the workshop of a smith, sought from the tools the means of satisfying his hunger.

He more particularly addressed himself to a File, and asked of him the favor of a meal.

The File replied,

"You must indeed be a simple-minded fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am accustomed to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return."
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