Listen to:
The Carter and Hercules (:31)
by Babrius
turned into English metre by James Davies, M.A. (1860)
performed by Bob Gonzalez, rhapsode
A carter from the village drove his wain:
And when it fell into a rugged lane,
Inactive stood, nor lent a helping hand;
But to that god, whom of the heavenly band
He really honored most, Alcides, prayed:
"Push at your wheels," the god appearing said,
"And goad your team; but when you pray again,
Help yourself likewise, or you'll pray in vain."
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