The Lion And The Man (2)
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Author / Collector:
Epiphanius Wilson
Book:
Turkish Literature
Publisher:
P. F. Collier & Son, New York
Year:
1901
Country:
Turkey
License:
Public Domain (copyright expired)
Editor's Notes:
Traditional fables translated and edited by Epiphanious Wilson
human ingenuity, animal strength, pride, conflict, moral perspective
Subject:
The Lion And The Man (2)
A Lion and a Man were journeying together as friends; they took turns in boasting each of his own merits. As they advanced on their way, they saw a mausoleum on which was carved in marble a man trampling a lion under his feet.
The Man called the attention of the Lion to this sculpture.
“I need say no more,” he remarked, “this is sufficient to show that man surpasses the Lion in strength and vigor.”
“The chisel is in the hands of men,” replied the beast, “so they represent in sculpture whatever they like. If we could handle it as you do, you would see what would be the subjects of our works.”
Artists do not base their creations upon the realities of life, but follow the ideas which pass through their heads.
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