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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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.
pain being-thankful wicked
Expect no reward when you serve the wicked, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pain
hate enemy bald-man
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
lying deceit deceiving
Appearances often are deceiving.
adversity men fables
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
wisdom sorry often-is
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
mean arrows eagles
The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.