I can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath. AESOP BlowBreathColdFriendshipHotManMask
A man who looks to his friends for help will take his time about a thing. AESOP FriendshipHelpLookManTime
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. AESOP CharacterChewSecretShallowSpecialTruthValue
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. AESOP HangHumourOfficePettyPublicThief
Great determination can overcome most odds. AESOP DeterminationGreatnessInspirationalOne LinerOvercome
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest. AESOP CriticalHard TimeMomentsNeedPowerfulStruggleWeak
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. AESOP InsideOne LinerOutsidePoorShowSubstituteWorth
Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new, lose both. AESOP FriendshipIgnoranceLoseNeglectOldSake
The grateful heart will always find opportunities to show its gratitude. AESOP AlwaysGratitudeGreatnessHeartOpportunity
Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations. AESOP CareObligationPovertyWealth
He is not to be trusted as a friend who illtreats his own family. AESOP EducationFamilyFriendshipTrust
No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward. AESOP ArgumentConvinceCourageCowardGivingMatter
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool. AESOP CharacterClothesDisguiseFoolsRevealSilly
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes. AESOP CourageGriefMenMisfortune