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

Aesop, The Lion and the Mouse Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop, The Dog and the Shadow Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Familiarity breed contempt. "

Aesop, The Fox and the Lion Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified. "

Aesop, The Old Man and Death Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Put your shoulder to the wheel. "

Aesop, Hercules and the Wagoner Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" The gods help them that help themselves. "

Aesop, Hercules and the Wagoner Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath. "

Aesop, The Man and the Satyr Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction. "

Aesop, The Frog and the Ox Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Persuasion is often more effectual than force. "

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. "

Aesop, The Milkmaid and Her Pail Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" I am sure the grapes are sour. "

Aesop, The Fox and the Grapes Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find – nothing. "

Aesop, The Goose with the Golden Eggs Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop, The Dog in the Manger Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop, The Ant and the Grasshopper Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Look before you leap. "

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

" Union gives strength. "

Aesop, The Bundle of Sticks Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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

Aesop Greek slave & fable author (620 BC – 560 BC)

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