Aesop
Aesop
Aesopwas an Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains uncertain and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics...
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being-yourself bird fables
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
real men originality
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
wisdom preparation debt
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
political politics venture
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
life trust wisdom
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
life may forgotten
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
life passion fire
It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.
life fables appearance
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
relationship people greed
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
peace fear food
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
men two faults
Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults. The bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the one behind his own. Hence it is that men do not see their own faults, but never fail to see those of others.
teamwork unions
In union there is strength.
winning contentment fables
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
delay blame sometimes
Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.