Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.
AESOPBeware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
More Aesop Quotes
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Beware of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
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He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
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Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
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What is most truly valuable is often underrated.
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No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward.
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In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
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We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
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In union, there is strength.
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Adversity tests the sincerity of friends.
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After all is said and done, more is said than done.
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Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
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Give assistance, not advice, in a crisis.
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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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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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