The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others. Aesop
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. Aesop
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. Aesop
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. Aesop
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Plodding wins the race. Aesop
Plodding wins the race.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own. Aesop
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance. Aesop
We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.
Familiarity breeds contempt. Aesop
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in. Aesop
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. Aesop
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
Self-conceit may lead to self destruction. Aesop
Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
Put your shoulder to the wheel. Aesop
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. Aesop
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
United we stand, divided we fall. Aesop
United we stand, divided we fall.
Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. Aesop
Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Aesop
The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety. Aesop
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
Slow but steady wins the race. Aesop
Slow but steady wins the race.
The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales. Aesop
The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.
Persuasion is often more effectual than force. Aesop
Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. Aesop
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. Aesop
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. Aesop
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
Adventure is worthwhile. Aesop
Adventure is worthwhile.
Please all, and you will please none. Aesop
Please all, and you will please none.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth. Aesop
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction. Aesop
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.