The Dog and the Sheep


2.61. THE DOG AND THE SHEEP. The Dog sued the Sheep for a debt, of which the Kite and the Wolf were to be judges. They, without debating long upon the matter, or making any scruple for want of evidence, gave sentence for the plaintiff; who immediately tore the poor Sheep in pieces, and divided the spoil with the unjust judges.
MORAL. We cannot reasonably hope for justice in a court, where the judges are interested in the decision. [more info]

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