Quotes By Aesop

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

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

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

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

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

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

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.

Example is the best precept.

Appearances are often deceiving.

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

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.

The gods help them that help themselves.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

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

Plodding wins the race.

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

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

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

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

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

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

Familiarity breeds contempt.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.