Quotes By Aesop

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.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

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.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

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.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

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.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.