Aesop Quotes

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


In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
Aesop


Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
Aesop

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Aesop

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

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Aesop

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
Aesop

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
Aesop

United we stand, divided we fall.
Aesop

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
Aesop

What a splendid head, yet no brain.
Aesop

Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Aesop, Hercules and the Wagoner

 The gods help them that help themselves.
Aesop, Hercules and the Wagoner

 Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Aesop, Juno and the Peacock

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
Aesop, The Ant and the Grasshopper

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Aesop, The Dog and the Shadow

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
Aesop, The Dog in the Manger

The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes.
 We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
Aesop, The Eagle and the Arrow

I am sure the grapes are sour.
Aesop, The Fox and the Grapes

Familiarity breed contempt.
Aesop, The Fox and the Lion

Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.
Aesop, The Frog and the Ox
 

Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find - nothing.
Aesop, The Goose with the Golden Eggs

Slow and steady wins the race.
Aesop, The Hare and the Tortoise

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Aesop, The Jay and the Peacock

 No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Aesop, The Lion and the Mouse



While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.
Aesop, The Lion, the Fox, and the Beasts

I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
Aesop, The Man and the Satyr

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
Aesop, The Milkmaid and Her Pail

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
Aesop, The Old Man and Death















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