Has not the famous political Fable of the Snake, with two Heads and one Body, some useful Instruction contained in it? She was going to a Brook to drink, and in her Way was to pass thro a Hedge, a Twig of which opposed her direct Course; one Head chose to go on the right side of the Twig, the other on the left, so that time was spent in the Contest, and, before the Decision was completed, the poor Snake died with thirst.

Summary

This quote draws attention to the fable of the Snake with two heads and one body. The fable tells the story of a snake that wanted to drink from a brook but got obstructed by a twig on its way. The two heads disagreed on which side to go, wasting time in argument. Ultimately, their indecisiveness led to their demise as the snake died of thirst before reaching the water. This quote serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of not reaching a decision or compromise, highlighting the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving goals.