Aesop quotes - page 4

There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues. (Aesop)
He who shares the danger ought to share the prize. View quote
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Don't make much ado about nothing. View quote
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Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes. View quote
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Little friends may prove great friends. View quote
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Only cowards insult dying majesty. View quote
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You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil. View quote
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Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office. View quote
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Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear. View quote
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It is easy to despise what you cannot get. View quote
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Better to die once and for all, than live in continual terror. (Aesop)
Kindness effects more than severity. View quote
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Much outcry, little outcome. View quote
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Distrust interested advice. View quote
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There can be little liking where there is no likeness. View quote
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Spot the falsehood of history and find out the truth. View quote
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Better no rule than cruel rule. View quote
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Be careful of rich and powerful men for they will do nothing for your sake. View quote
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Any number of lies will serve a rich and evil man. View quote
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After all is said and done, more is said than done. View quote
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Adventure is worthwhile. (Aesop)
There once was a Bald Man who sat down after work on a hot summer's day. A Fly came up and kept buzzing about his bald pate, and stinging him from time to time. The Man aimed a blow at his little enemy, but - whack - his palm come on his own head instead again the Fly tormented him, but this time the Man was wiser and said ''YOU WILL ONLY INJURE YOURSELF IF YOU TAKE NOTICE OF DISPICABLE ENEMIES.'' View quote
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Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield. View quote
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Occupation: Greek Author
Born: 620 BC
Died: 564 BC
Quotes count: 98
Wikipedia: Aesop

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