Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten
AESOPInjuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten
AESOPIf you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.
AESOPBetter beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
AESOPNotoriety is often mistaken for fame.
AESOPIt is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
AESOPAdversity tests the sincerity of friends.
AESOPIt is easy to be brave at a safe distance.
AESOPI can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath.
AESOPBetter be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
AESOPAll men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.
AESOPAdversity tests the sincerity of friends.
AESOPA doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
AESOPYou will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
AESOPBetter poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.
AESOPBetter to starve free than be a fat slave.
AESOPDon’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.
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