Aesop's Fables by  J. H. Stickney

The Lioness

A GREAT stir was once made as to which of the Beasts could boast of the largest family. They came in turn to the Lioness. "And how many," was asked, "do you have at a birth?"

"One," she replied; "but that one is a Lion!"

Quality is before quantity.


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