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The Flea and the Wrestler

By AESOP

A FLEA settled upon the bare foot of a Wrestler and bit him, causing the man to call loudly upon Hercules for help.

When the Flea a second time hopped upon his foot, he groaned and said,

 

"O Hercules! if you will not help me against a Flea, how can I hope for your assistance against greater antagonists?"
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