Laurel and olive tree scorn thornbush as umpire in their dispute as to who is most useful

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Laurel and olive tree scorn thornbush as umpire in their dispute as to who is most useful.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Choices. · Choice of associates. · Association of equals and unequals. · view the constellation · filed as J411.7

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general Wienert FFC LVI 43 (ET 12), 74 (ET 392), 92 (ST 46).

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Filed under Great refuse to associate with lowly.

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Boar refuses to fight with lowly ass Zeus refuses wedding present from snake. Presents to be received only from equals Prince refuses to play with common children Peasant ashamed of being thrown off by ass. Shameful to be thrown by such a creature Wolf tries to make friends with lion: killed Dolphin and whale scorn crab as peacemaker Mouse on lion's mane. Lion angry at impudence of mouse Knight disregards insult by servant Leopard ashamed of having been bitten by lizard Rich man refuses to associate with poor sister

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