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Aesop's Fable # 14: The Lion and the Statue

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     \-\A Man and a Lion=CS were discussing the relative strength {of men and lions} {in general.}  \-\The Man contended [RNDOthat he and his fellows=CS were stronger {than lions} {by reason} {of their greater intelligence.}] \-\"Come now {with me,"} [MINJhe cried,] \C\"and I will soon prove [RNDOthat I am right."]  \-\So he took him {into the public gardens} and showed=CV him a statue {of Hercules} overcoming*GiveR03 the Lion and tearing*GiveR06 his mouth {in two.}
     \-\"That is all very well," [MINJsaid the Lion,] "but proves=CV nothing, [RAVFfor it was a man [RAJFwho made the statue."]]
     \-\We can easily represent things [RAVFas we wish them to be.*INFDO03]

 

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