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Word: phaedrus (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...there is something infinitely touching in the idea of an entirely receptive existence, and such is that of the letter-box. In Phaedrus's fable every one is reported as carrying two wallets, - one at his back, filled with his own faults, the other in front, loaded with the faults of others. The letter-box - or, if you please, the lamp-post - wears its wallet but in front. Faults of its own it has none; but when does it fail to bear the burden of others' mistakes? And do not tell me it is but a senseless object. No, take...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MAIL-BOXES. | 11/26/1880 | See Source »

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