There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues.
AESOPFaithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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The grateful heart will always find opportunities to show its gratitude.
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You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
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Labour is the source of every blessing.
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Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults.
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Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
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Bad as any government may be, it is seldom worse than anarchy.
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There can be no good fable with human beings in it. There can be no good fairy tale without them.
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Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten
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It is easy to be brave at a safe distance.
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Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
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Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
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Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
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It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
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