Quotes and Sayings by Aesop

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

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

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

Slow but steady wins the race.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

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

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

The gods help them that help themselves.

United we stand, divided we fall.

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.