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Aesop Quotes


He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

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

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

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.

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

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

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

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Please all, and you will please none.

Plodding wins the race.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Slow but steady wins the race.