Aesop's Fables, Part 161 summary
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In The Belly and the Limbs, the Limbs accuse the Belly of doing no work and refuse to serve it, leaving it to starve. The whole Body begins to fail, and the Limbs share in its collapse before recognizing their mistake.
What happens
- The Limbs accuse the Belly of enjoying comfort while they do all the work.
- They refuse to serve the Belly and leave it without food.
- The whole Body begins to fail, and the Limbs suffer with it.
- Only after the collapse do the Limbs recognize their foolishness.
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What to notice
The Limbs understand their mistake only after suffering its effects. Their recognition connects the body's collapse to their refusal to cooperate.
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