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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habit
Change of habit cannot alter Nature.
conflict should
We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.
kindness parenting severity
Kindness effects more than severity.
fear poverty midst
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
life share danger
He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.
life children parent
Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.
life precious-life seasons
A word in season is most precious.
hands tyrants evil
Those who voluntarily put power into the hands of a tyrant ... must not wonder if it be at last turned against themselves.
gratitude eggs golden
Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
life despise
We often despise what is most useful to us.
life want-something done
If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.
life useless argument
Most arguments are useless.
life disguise persons
A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.
life persuasion force
Persuasion is better than force.