Quotes By 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.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

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

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.

The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

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

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Please all, and you will please none.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

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

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