Aesop's Fables

#106 The Flea and the Wrestler

A Flea settled upon the bare foot of a Wrestler and bit him, causing the man to call loudly upon Hercules for help. When the Flea a second time hopped upon his foot, the Wrestler groaned and said, "O Hercules! If you will not help me against a Flea, how can I hope for your assistance against greater enemies?"