More from Aesop
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
AesopAesop Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most.
AesopAesop Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
AesopAesop After all is said and done, more is said than done.
AesopAesop I can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath.
AesopAesop Do nothing without regard to the consequences.
AesopAesop A man who looks to his friends for help will take his time about a thing.
AesopAesop Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.
AesopAesop We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
AesopAesop Great determination can overcome most odds.
AesopAesop No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
AesopAesop What is most truly valuable is often underrated.
AesopAesop Uninvited guests are often most welcome when they leave.
AesopAesop In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
AesopAesop Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
AesopAesop Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new, lose both.
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Forgiveness comes after understanding & understanding comes after acceptance.
Tom MetcafeTom Metcafe Someday your pen will write a revolution. Until then, write your pain.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya Time is precious. So are the people in your life. So love and be loved. Because tomorrow is never promised.
Jenny AJenny A Thank you for still being there for yourself. For being strong. For being resilient. Keep going.
Yohan AcostaYohan Acosta There will never be a day, I am not thankful for the fire you brought to my life that still warms me to the bones.
Mark AnthonyMark Anthony You could have shook my whole world luckily I became aware, and I took a turn.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers Be strong enough to bloom even in the storm.
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Polo GPolo G On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
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