Aesop Quotes

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

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.

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

Adventure is worthwhile.

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

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

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Appearances are often deceiving.

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

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

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

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

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.

Example is the best precept.

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

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

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

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

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Plodding wins the race.

The gods help them that help themselves.

United we stand, divided we fall.

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

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.