The Lioness
By Aesop
A CONTROVERSY prevailed among the beasts of the field, as to which of the animals deserved the most credit for producing the greatest number of whelps at a birth. They rushed clamorously into the presence of the Lioness, and demanded of her the settlement of the dispute. And you,
they said, how many sons have you at a birth?
The Lioness laughed at them, and said: Why! I have only one; but that one is altogether a thorough-bred Lion.
Moral:
The value is in the worth, not in the number.
Source Book
Aesop's Fables
by Aesop
Translated by unknown
Illustrated by: Harrison Weir, John Tenniel, Ernest Griset, et.al.
Copyright 1881
Published by WM. L. Allison, New York
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