There can be no good fable with human beings in it. There can be no good fairy tale without them.
AESOPLook and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself.
More Aesop Quotes
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No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward.
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He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
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If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.
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I can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath.
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Vices are their own punishment.
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Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.
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Persuasion is more effective than force.
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In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
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Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
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You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
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Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten
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There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues.
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Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.
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United we stand; divided we fall.
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Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
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