Quotes from Aesop

The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.

The great do not always prevail.

Forbear harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of fortune.

Those who return evil for good should not expect the kindness of others to last long.

The greatest benefits will not bind the ungrateful.

Try as one may, it is impossible to deny one's nature.

A man should either not converse with kings at all, or say what is agreeable to them.

Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous.

Every man for himself.

Every tale is not to be believed.

Every one is more or less master of his own fate.

Pride goes before destruction.

Gentle persuasion succeeds where force fails.

Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.

Stoop to conquer.

Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another.

Don't make much ado about nothing.

None but those who work are entitled to eat.

Whatever you do, do with all your might.

Labour is the source of every blessing.

We must make friends in prosperity, if we would have their help in adversity.

A consciousness of misfortunes arising from a man's own misconduct aggravates their bitterness.

Every man should be content to mind his own business.

Acquaintance softens prejudice.