“In this fable, a wagoner’s cart gets stuck in the mud, and he calls out to Hercules for help. Hercules, the great hero, appears and advises the wagoner to put his own shoulder to the wheel and make an effort to free the cart. Hercules explains that even the strongest can’t help those who are unwilling to help themselves. The story teaches the lesson that self-reliance and effort are essential for overcoming difficulties, and even the greatest help won’t work if one does not do their part.”
The Aesop for Children, Hercules and the Wagoner
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