Aesop Quotes

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

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

There's smoke in my iris, but I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids

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.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

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

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

The only bridge I've ever burned along this legacy I dance is the one that linked the cities of prosperity and chance.

Dream a little dream, Or you can live a little dream I'd rather live it 'Cause dreamers always chase But never get it

Beware of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I'm just tryin to be somebody I can talk to in the morning with a smile.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Uninvited guests are often most welcome when they leave

Little by little does the trick.

Too bad your inner sheep never forgets to follow.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

The older I get, the less I care about what’s cool. I realize I’m old and weird.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

I'm Mozart with a focus on the tide Hiding the inconsistencies of man behind water and wine

I've learned I don't like being around people too much. It's hard to stand around and make conversation with people I've learned. But I do want to be the guy that can do it easily.

The alleycats manipulate the blocks with gutter magic

Armchair hater, I wouldn't piss on your coffin But when I see your picture I draw dicks on it.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Those who voluntarily put power into the hands of a tyrant ... must not wonder if it be at last turned against themselves.

Please all, and you will please none.

The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

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

In union there is strength.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Adversity tests the sincerity of friends

Don't cry over spilt milk.

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

You can't get someone to like something they aren't feeling. After you press play, there isn't anything you can do.

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

Better to starve free than be a fat slave

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Vices are their own punishment

It is with our Passions, as it is with Fire and Water, they are 'Good Servants,' but 'Bad Masters.'

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most

Appearances often are deceiving.

Everyone's been on the "hip-hop is dead" campaign for years, and now it's the most unsure-of-itself genre ever.

The cat always leaves a mark on his friend.