The Fox And The Lion

by Aesop

　　A very young Fox, who had never before seen a Lion, happened tomeet one in the forest. A single look was enough to send the Foxoff at top speed for the nearest hiding place.

　　The second time the Fox saw the Lion he stopped behind a tree tolook at him a moment before slinking away. But the third time,the Fox went boldly up to the Lion and, without turning a hair,said, "Hello, there, old top."

　　Familiarity breeds contempt.

　　Acquaintance with evil blinds us to its dangers.