Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)
A word in season is most precious.
AESOP
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"The Swan and the Goose", Aesop's Fables
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
AESOP
"The Old Man and Death", Aesop's Fables
Zeal should not outrun discretion.
AESOP
"The Thirsty Pigeon", Aesop's Fables
A man should either not converse with kings at all, or say what is agreeable to them.
AESOP
attributed, Day's Collacon
Forbear harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of fortune.
AESOP
"The Charger and the Miller", Aesop's Fables
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
AESOP
Fables
He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.
AESOP
Fables
The safeguards of virtue are hateful to the evil disposed.
AESOP
"The Thieves and the Cock", Aesop's Fables
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
AESOP
Fables
Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.
AESOP
Fables
Time and place often give advantage to the weak over the strong.
AESOP
"The Kid and the Wolf", 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.
AESOP
Fables
Self-help is the best help.
AESOP
"Hercules and the Wagoner", Aesop's Fables
Every one is more or less master of his own fate.
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"The Traveller and Fortune", Aesop's Fables
The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.
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"The Wolf and the Lamb", 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
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
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"The Jay and the Peacock", Aesop's Fables
Pride goes before destruction.
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"The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle", Aesop's Fables
Every man for himself.
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"The Three Tradesmen", 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