Aesop Quotes

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Appearances are often deceiving.