AESOP QUOTES II
Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)
A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.
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"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Aesop's Fables
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
Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
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"The Wind and the Sun", Aesop's Fables
It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.
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"The Wolf and the Kid", Aesop's Fables
Once a wolf, always a wolf.
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Fables
Birds of a feather flock together.
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"The Farmer and the Stork", Aesop's Fables
Prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
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"The Ant and the Grasshopper", Aesop's Fables
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
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Fables
The gods help them that help themselves.
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"Hercules and the Wagoner", Aesop's Fables
What are blessings in freedom are curses in slavery.
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"The Dove and the Crow", Aesop's fables: a new version by T. James
Little by little does the trick.
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Fables
Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what he gets if he loses both.
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Fables
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables
The memory of a good deed lives.
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"The Old Woman and the Wine Jar", Aesop's Fables
Better poverty without care, than riches with.
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"The Fir Tree and the Bramble", Aesop's Fables
Even a hare, the weakest of animals, may insult a dead lion.
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attributed, Day's Collacon
Better to be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
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"Juno and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables
People often grudge others when they cannot enjoy themselves.
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"The Dog in the Manger", Aesop's Fables
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
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
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"The Fox and the Goat", Aesop's Fables