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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animal lions may
Even a hare, the weakest of animals, may insult a dead lion.
may conceit downfall
Conceit may bring about one's own downfall.
trying may impossible
Try as one may, it is impossible to deny one's nature
gratitude may ends
He that is hard to please, may get nothing in the end.
effort may share
You may share the labors of the great, but you will not share the spoil.
educational may appearance
Appearances may be deceiving.
government anarchy may
Bad as any government may be, it is seldom worse than anarchy.
life may forgotten
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
may littles great-friend
Little friends may prove great friends.
may today needs
Don't neglect the future in times of plenty, for tomorrow you may need what you wasted today.
arrow enemies means
The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
brave danger easy far risk
It is easy to be brave when far away from danger.
succeed persuasion failing
Gentle persuasion succeeds where force fails.
giving advice crisis
Give assistance, not advice, in a crisis.