a wolf, sorely wounded and bitten by dogs, lay sick and maimed in his lair. being in want of food, he called to a sheep who was passing, and asked him to fetch some water from a stream flowing close beside him. “for,” he said, “if you will bring me drink, i will find means to provide myself with meat.” “yes,” said the sheep, “if i should bring you the draught, you would doubtless make me provide the meat also.”

hypocritical speeches are easily seen through.