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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Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.
Melody LeeMelody Lee Oh moonlight, continue to shine on me. As you light up the sky, maybe some peace will come to me.
ShamaShama Stop counting the reasons why they should be loved and start counting the many reasons why you are the one who is worth loving.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase Sure, there are oceans and seas and magnificent things – but none of them are you.
L.T. PhoenixL.T. Phoenix I wish you the wildest of dreams.
Kate WestKate West The way you look at me, The way you make me feel whole, The way you make me feel safe, thats poetry to me.
Barbara GianquittoBarbara Gianquitto You cannot leave and have me too I cannot exist in two places at once-when you ask if we can still be friends.
Rupi KaurRupi Kaur Live to be happy not to impress.
Hayley EvansHayley Evans
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Offspring, friends and relatives flee from a devotee of the Lord: yet those who follow him bring merit to their families through their devotion.
ChanakyaChanakya I also made a lot of really great friends on that show [the Voice], so that’s one of the most important things that I’ve taken out of that experience.
Melanie MartinezMelanie Martinez Work hard, but make time for your love, family and friends. Nobody remembers PowerPoint presentations on your final day.
Chetan BhagatChetan Bhagat Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
ChanakyaChanakya Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
H. Jackson Brown Jr.H. Jackson Brown Jr. The deepest relationships belong to the friends who were one lovers, and the lovers who were once friends.
Iestyn TudorIestyn Tudor I thoroughly enjoyed shooting for ‘Velaikkaran,’ and I made a great friend in Sivakarthikeyan during the process. Also, it was wonderful working with director Mohan Raja. I have not seen a director who takes so much effort to get things the best way possible.
Fahadh FaasilFahadh Faasil A ruler wishing to win should not trust a captured enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enmity, however, concealed, will surely come to light.
ChanakyaChanakya