The Bald Man And The Fly
Aesop Fable: The Bald Man And The Fly
A fly bit the bare head of a Bald Man who, endeavoring to
destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Escaping, the Fly said
mockingly, "You who have wished to revenge, even with
death, the Prick of a tiny insect, see what you have done
to yourself to add insult to injury?"
The Bald Man replied, "I can easily make peace with myself,
because I know there was no intention to hurt. But
you, an ill-favored and contemptible insect who delights
in sucking human blood, I wish that I could have killed
you even if I had incurred a heavier penalty."
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