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FABLES. 



one of his eyes put out, knowing that of conse- 

 quence his companion would be deprived of both. 



APPLICATION. 



THIS Fable is levelled at two of the most odious 

 passions \vhich degrade the mind of man. In the 

 extremes of their unsocial views, envy places its 

 happiness in the misery and the misfortunes of 

 others, and pines and sickens at their joy; and 

 avarice, unblest amidst its stores, is never satisfied 

 unless it can get all to itself, although its insatiable 

 cravings are at once unaccountable, miserable, and 

 absurd. 



