Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
AESOPUnited you will be more than a match for your enemies. But if you quarrel and separate, your weakness will put you at the mercy of those who attack you.
More Aesop Quotes
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Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.
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Please all, and you will please none.
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Beware of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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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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Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.
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It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.
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Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
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Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.
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Better no rule than cruel rule.
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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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If you don’t want to lose, you should wait for the right opportunity
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The quarrels of friends are the opportunities of foes.
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Labour is the source of every blessing.
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Little friends may prove great friends.
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Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
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