Aesop quotes

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller, famous for his collection of fables featuring animals and moral lessons. His stories have been translated into countless languages and continue to influence world literature today. He is remembered as one of the greatest fabulists in history. Here are 98 of his quotes:

In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest. (Aesop)
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. View quote
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It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters. View quote
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. View quote
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Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. View quote
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Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything. View quote
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Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. View quote
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Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. View quote
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The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. View quote
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Union gives strength. View quote
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The gods help them that help themselves. (Aesop)
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. View quote
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Enemies' promises were made to be broken. View quote
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Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. View quote
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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own. View quote
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Any excuse will serve a tyrant. View quote
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Slow but steady wins the race. View quote
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. View quote
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Do not be ashamed to learn in adulthood: it is better to learn late than never. View quote
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Familiarity breeds contempt. View quote
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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)
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath. View quote
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I am sure the grapes are sour. View quote
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It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. View quote
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Self-conceit may lead to self destruction. View quote
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Aesop

Aesop - Image
Occupation: Greek Author
Born: 620 BC
Died: 564 BC
Quotes count: 98
Wikipedia: Aesop

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