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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wisdom blow men
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
wisdom kindness persuasive
Kindness is more persuasive than force.
wisdom skills trying
It is foolish to try to imitate the skills of others.
wisdom too-much good-things
It is possible to have too much of a good thing.
wisdom literature contempt
Familiarity breeds contempt.
wisdom pay be-prepared
It pays to be prepared.
life wisdom giving
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
life wisdom punishment
Vices are their own punishment
wisdom preparation debt
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
life trust wisdom
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
wisdom sorry often-is
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
wisdom literature fables
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
wisdom example
Example is the best precept.
wisdom bullying conceited
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.