AS a Wagoner drove his wagon through a
miry lane, the wheels stuck fast in
the clay,
so that the horses could proceed no further.
The man, without making
the least effort
to remedy the matter, fell
upon his knees,
and began to call upon Hercules to come and
help him out of his trouble.
"Lazy fellow," said Hercules, "lay your
own
shoulder to the wheel.
Stir yourself, and
do what you can. Then, if you want aid from
me, you shall have it. Remember the proverb,
Heaven helps those who help themselves."
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