Aesop Quotes
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
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.
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
What a splendid head, yet no brain.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
Little by little does the trick.
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
Union gives strength.
Don't cry over spilt milk.
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.
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
Example is the best precept.
