The Leap at Rhodes

"The Leap at Rhodes" is not a book but a well-known fable by Aesop, a Greek storyteller. The story serves as a message about proving one's claims through deeds rather than mere words. It tells the tale of a man who claimed to have made an incredible long jump in Rhodes, and rather than just expecting people to believe his word, he is told to demonstrate his remarkable skill.

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A certain man who visited foreign lands could talk of little when
he returned to his home except the wonderful adventures he had
met with and the great deeds he had done abroad.

One of the feats he told about was a leap he had made in a city
Called Rhodes. That leap was so great, he said, that no other man
could leap anywhere near the distance. A great many persons in
Rhodes had seen him do it and would prove that what he told was
true.

"No need of witnesses," said one of the hearers. "Suppose this
city is Rhodes. Now show us how far you can jump."

Deeds count, not boasting words.
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