Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults.
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.
More Aesop Quotes
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Do nothing without regard to the consequences.
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Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
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The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
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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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Don’t neglect the future in times of plenty, for tomorrow you may need what you wasted today.
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Great determination can overcome most odds.
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If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.
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Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
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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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Adversity tests the sincerity of friends.
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Slow and steady wins the race.
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Don’t be in a hurry to change one evil for another.
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
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It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
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