Quotes by Aesop

Aesop

Aesop

Greek fabulist and story teller

Lived from: 620 - 564

Category: Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagGreece

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  • 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.
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  • Appearances are deceptive.
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  • Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
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  • He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another.
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  • Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
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  • The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
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  • United we stand, divided we fall.
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  • A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
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  • A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
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  • A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
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  • Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
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  • After all is said and done, more is said than done.
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  • Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
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  • Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
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  • Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
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  • Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
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  • Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
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  • Enemies promises were made to be broken.
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  • Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
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  • Example is the best precept.
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What are the most famous quotes from Aesop?

The two most famous quotes from Aesop are:

  • "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."
  • "Appearances are deceptive."

When did Aesop live?

Aesop was born in 620 and died in the year 564.