There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues.
AESOPThe smaller the mind, the greater the conceit.
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Try as one may, it is impossible to deny one’s nature.
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Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
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It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
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Our mere anticipations of life outrun its realities.
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It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
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Little by little does the trick.
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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The more you want, the more you stand to lose.
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Look and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself.
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No gratitude from the wicked.
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Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.
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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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The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit.
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
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