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Quotes by Aesop

He that always gives way to others will end in having n ... Read Full Quote
The gods help them that help themselves. ... Read Full Quote
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the s ... Read Full Quote
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. ... Read Full Quote
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ru ... Read Full Quote
Little friends may prove great friends. ... Read Full Quote
There is always someone worse off than yourself. ... Read Full Quote
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. ... Read Full Quote
United we stand, divided we fall. ... Read Full Quote
Appearances often are deceiving. ... Read Full Quote
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. ... Read Full Quote
Only cowards insult dying majesty. ... Read Full Quote
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit and it is b ... Read Full Quote
Familiarity breed contempt. ... Read Full Quote
Faithful are the wounds of a friend but the kisses of a ... Read Full Quote
Don't let your special character and values, the secret ... Read Full Quote
Any excuse will serve a tyrant. ... Read Full Quote
Plodding wins the race. ... Read Full Quote
It is easy to despise what you cannot get. ... Read Full Quote
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a ... Read Full Quote
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. ... Read Full Quote
We often give our enemies the means of our own destruct ... Read Full Quote
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. ... Read Full Quote
Men often applaud an imitation, and hiss the real thing ... Read Full Quote
You may share the labours of the great, but you may not ... Read Full Quote
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. ... Read Full Quote
Please all, and you will please none. ... Read Full Quote
Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction. ... Read Full Quote
Be content with your lot one cannot be first in everyth ... Read Full Quote
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in f ... Read Full Quote
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the tr ... Read Full Quote
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partake ... Read Full Quote
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified. ... Read Full Quote
It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out aga ... Read Full Quote
It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, ... Read Full Quote
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of ... Read Full Quote
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. ... Read Full Quote
Persuasion is often more effectual than force. ... Read Full Quote
Put your shoulder to the wheel. ... Read Full Quote
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by you ... Read Full Quote
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to ... Read Full Quote
What a splendid head, yet no brain. ... Read Full Quote
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy thems ... Read Full Quote
Union gives strength. ... Read Full Quote
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorro ... Read Full Quote
The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of t ... Read Full Quote
I am sure the grapes are sour. ... Read Full Quote
Slow and steady wins the race. ... Read Full Quote
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot an ... Read Full Quote
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted ... Read Full Quote
While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming ... Read Full Quote
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could gi ... Read Full Quote