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Aesop's fables (1687)

Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XCII. The Lion, Ass, and Fox.

The Ass claimes part o'th' prey, for wch shees killd,
But the wise Fox does his proportion yield,
The Lyon asks the Reason—He replyes
The Asses fate has taught me to be wise.

Morall

That prudent man is circumspect alone
Who by an others fall declines his owne.
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