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The Lamp
| Title | The Lamp |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Λύχνος |
| Original Author | Αἴσωπος |
| Original ID | trans-4609.xml |
| Book Author | George Fyler Townsend |
| Chapter Nr. | 159 |
| Language code | eng |
A LAMP, soaked with too much oil and flaring brightly, boasted that it gave more light than the sun. Then a sudden puff of wind arose, and the Lamp was immediately extinguished. Its owner lit it again, and said: "Boast no more, but henceforth be content to give thy light in silence. Know that not even the stars need to be relit"
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