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Aesop Quotes

» A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

» A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

» A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

» Adventure is worthwhile.

» Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

» After all is said and done, more is said than done.

» Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

» Appearances are often deceiving.

» Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

» Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

» Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

» Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

» Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

» Example is the best precept.

» He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

» If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

» It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

» It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

» It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

» No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

» Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

» Plodding wins the race.

» The gods help them that help themselves.

» United we stand, divided we fall.

» We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

» We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

» In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

» It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.

» Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

» Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

» The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

» What a splendid head, yet no brain.

» Put your shoulder to the wheel.

» It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

» Union gives strength.

» People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

» The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.

» I am sure the grapes are sour.

» Familiarity breed contempt.

» Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.

» Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find - nothing.

» Slow and steady wins the race.

» While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.

» I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.

» Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

» Appearances often are deceiving.

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