FableNº 168

The Sick Crow

A sick crow said to his mother, "Pray to the gods, mother, and do not weep." The mother replied, "Which of the gods, my child, will take pity on you? Is there one whose meat you have not stolen?"

Those who have made many enemies in their lives will find no friends in time of need.

Moral

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