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Aesop Quotes

Biography: Aesop is best known for his fables, which are short stories that featu... more Biography: Aesop is best known for his fables, which are short stories that feature animals and convey moral lessons. Believed to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE, Aesop's fables have been passed down through generations and remain popular for their timeless wisdom and ethical teachings. less

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

Tags: Wisdom, Decision making, Value, Caution, Proverbs

"We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us."

Tags: Human nature, Desire, Longing, Yearning, Temptation

"It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard if we do not strive as well as pray."

Tags: Perseverance, Spirituality, Faith, Belief, Commitment

"He who overreaches will, in his attempt to strike, miss his purpose."

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Ambition, Purpose, Failure

"The wages of labor are life’s best bread."

Tags: Life, Work, Labor, Employment, Income

"One should act in consonance with others, taking the same precautions as if it bore their own name alone."

Tags: Responsibility, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Teamwork

"Fools who know their own ignorance choose wisdom over vain knowledge."

Tags: Philosophy, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Knowledge

"People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves."

Tags: Personal growth, Human nature, Psychology, Self-reflection, Contentment

"Much outcry, little outcome."

Tags: Change, Action, Impact, Consequences, Results

"If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs."

Tags: Personal growth, Empowerment, Self-worth, Self-esteem, Self-respect

"Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth."

Tags: Authenticity, Self-worth, Self-esteem, Inner beauty, Genuine

"The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction."

Tags: Wisdom, Irony, Vulnerability, Consequences, Betrayal

"Afflictions are often the result of imprudence."

Tags: Wisdom, Human nature, Life lessons, Decision making, Consequences

"The gods help them that help themselves."

Tags: Motivation, Empowerment, Inner strength, Independence, Self-confidence

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

Tags: Society, Morality, Power, Justice, Politics