AESOP QUOTES II

Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)

Aesop quote

A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.

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"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Aesop's Fables

Tags: identity


In a change of government, the poor change nothing but the name of their master.

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"The Ass and the Old Shepherd", Aesop's Fables

Tags: government, poverty


Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

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"The Wind and the Sun", Aesop's Fables


It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.

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"The Wolf and the Kid", Aesop's Fables

Tags: courage


Once a wolf, always a wolf.

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Fables


Birds of a feather flock together.

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"The Farmer and the Stork", Aesop's Fables


Prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

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"The Ant and the Grasshopper", Aesop's Fables

Tags: preparation, tomorrow


Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

AESOP

Fables

Tags: truth


Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what he gets if he loses both.

AESOP

Fables

Tags: friends


The gods help them that help themselves.

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"Hercules and the Wagoner", Aesop's Fables


Little by little does the trick.

AESOP

Fables

Tags: persistence


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

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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables

Tags: contentment


The memory of a good deed lives.

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"The Old Woman and the Wine Jar", Aesop's Fables

Tags: memory, kindness


Better poverty without care, than riches with.

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"The Fir Tree and the Bramble", Aesop's Fables

Tags: poverty, wealth


What are blessings in freedom are curses in slavery.

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"The Dove and the Crow", Aesop's fables: a new version by T. James

Tags: slavery


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

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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables

Tags: wisdom, misfortune


People often grudge others when they cannot enjoy themselves.

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"The Dog in the Manger", Aesop's Fables

Tags: envy


Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed, increase their means of injuring you.

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"The Man Bitten by a Dog", Aesop's Fables

Tags: evil


Even a hare, the weakest of animals, may insult a dead lion.

AESOP

attributed, Day's Collacon

Tags: lions


Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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"The Fox and the Goat", Aesop's Fables

Tags: advice