AESOP QUOTES II

Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)

Aesop quote

In a change of government, the poor change nothing but the name of their master.

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"The Ass and the Old Shepherd", Aesop's Fables

Tags: government, poverty


A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.

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"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Aesop's Fables

Tags: identity


It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.

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"The Wolf and the Kid", Aesop's Fables

Tags: courage


Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

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"The Wind and the Sun", Aesop's Fables


Once a wolf, always a wolf.

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Fables


Prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

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"The Ant and the Grasshopper", Aesop's Fables

Tags: preparation, tomorrow


Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

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Fables

Tags: truth


Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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"The Fox and the Goat", Aesop's Fables

Tags: advice


Little by little does the trick.

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Fables

Tags: persistence


The more you want, the more you stand to lose.

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Fables

Tags: desire


Birds of a feather flock together.

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"The Farmer and the Stork", Aesop's Fables


If you were foolish enough to sing all summer, you must dance supperless to bed in the winter.

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"The Ants and the Grasshopper", Aesop's Fables

Tags: preparation


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

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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables

Tags: contentment


Even a hare, the weakest of animals, may insult a dead lion.

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attributed, Day's Collacon

Tags: lions


Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.

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Fables

Tags: words, fools


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

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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables

Tags: wisdom, misfortune


Necessity knows no law.

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"The Birdcatcher, the Partridge, and the Cock", Aesop's Fables

Tags: necessity, law


He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.

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"The Two Travellers and the Axe", Aesop's Fables

Tags: danger


Better poverty without care, than riches with.

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"The Fir Tree and the Bramble", Aesop's Fables

Tags: poverty, wealth


Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed, increase their means of injuring you.

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"The Man Bitten by a Dog", Aesop's Fables

Tags: evil