Aesop Quotes
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301. “Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.”

— Aesop

302. “No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward.”

— Aesop

303. “Every tale is not to be believed.”

— Aesop

304. “The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.”

— Aesop

305. “It is useless attacking the insensible.”

— Aesop

306. “Our mere anticipations of life outrun its realities.”

— Aesop

307. “The value is in the worth, not in the number.”

— Aesop

308. “He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.”

— Aesop

309. “Like will draw like.”

— Aesop

310. “It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.”

— Aesop

311. “Zeal should not outrun discretion.”

— Aesop

312. “It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.”

— Aesop

313. “Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.”

— Aesop

314. “The quarrels of friends are the opportunities of foes.”

— Aesop

315. “Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.”

— Aesop

316. “If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.”

— Aesop

317. “It pays to be content with your lot.”

— Aesop

318. “There can be little liking where there is no likeness.”

— Aesop

319. “No arguments will give courage to the coward.”

— Aesop

320. “The more you want, the more you stand to lose.”

— Aesop

321. “Better no rule than cruel rule.”

— Aesop

322. “Better a long life of toil than a short one of ease.”

— Aesop

323. “Example is the best precept.”

— Aesop

324. “Never soar aloft on an enemy’s pinions.”

— Aesop

325. “Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.”

— Aesop

326. “You may share the labors of the great, but you will not share the spoil.”

— Aesop

327. “Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.”

— Aesop

328. “In a crisis, give help first and then advice.”

— Aesop

329. “Time and place often give advantage to the weak over the strong.”

— Aesop

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330. “To be well prepared for war is the best guarantee of peace.”

— Aesop

331. “We learn from the things we suffer.”

— Aesop

332. “We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.”

— Aesop

333. “I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.”

— Aesop

334. “Keep your place in life and your place will keep you.”

— Aesop

335. “If you wish me well, do not stand pitying me, but lend me some succour as fast as you can; for pity is but cold comfort when one is up to the chin in water, and within a hair’s breadth of starving or drowning.”

— Aesop

336. “People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.”

— Aesop

337. “The safeguards of virtue are hateful to the evil disposed.”

— Aesop

338. “Acquaintance softens prejudice.”

— Aesop

339. “Each person has his strong point.”

— Aesop

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340. “God helps those who have no-cut contracts.”

— Aesop

341. “While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy’s toils than out again.”

— Aesop

342. “Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.”

— Aesop

343. “Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed, increase their means of injuring you.”

— Aesop

344. “Most arguments are useless.”

— Aesop

345. “It is foolish to try to imitate the skills of others.”

— Aesop

346. “The cat always leaves a mark on his friend.”

— Aesop

347. “In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.”

— Aesop

348. “If you don’t want to lose, you should wait for the right opportunity.”

— Aesop

349. “The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.”

— Aesop

350. “All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.”

— Aesop