Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)
He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.
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A word in season is most precious.
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"The Swan and the Goose", Aesop's Fables
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
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Appearances often are deceiving.
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"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Aesop's Fables
The safeguards of virtue are hateful to the evil disposed.
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"The Thieves and the Cock", Aesop's Fables
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
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"The Wolf and the Crane", Aesop's Fables
Time and place often give advantage to the weak over the strong.
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"The Kid and the Wolf", Aesop's Fables
Forbear harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of fortune.
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"The Charger and the Miller", Aesop's Fables
Uninvited guests seldom meet a welcome.
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"The Dog and the Cook", Aesop's Fables
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
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"The Old Man and Death", Aesop's Fables
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
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"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse", Aesop's Fables
Little liberties are great offenses.
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"The Lion, the Mouse, and the Fox", Aesop's Fables
Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.
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Zeal should not outrun discretion.
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"The Thirsty Pigeon", Aesop's Fables
Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.
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"The Goat and the Goatherd", Aesop's Fables
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
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"The Kites and the Swans", Aesop's Fables
Be content with what nature made you, or run the risk of earning contempt by trying to be what you're not.
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"The Vain Jackdaw", Aesop's Fables
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing.
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"The Goose with the Golden Eggs", Aesop's Fables
The great do not always prevail.
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"The Mouse and the Bull", Aesop's Fables
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.
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