Aesop
Aesop
Aesopwas an Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains uncertain and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics...
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facts speak
Facts speak plainer than words
hate enemy bald-man
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.
fear conceited self
Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.
inspirational life happiness
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
powerful critical-moments needs
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
wisdom example
Example is the best precept.
relationship people greed
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
peace stress food
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
liars lying literature
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
lying deceit deceiving
Appearances often are deceiving.
coward dying majesty
Only cowards insult dying majesty.
hypnosis literature persuasion
Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
4th-of-july slavery fats
Better to starve free than be a fat slave
hype literature deceiving
Appearances are often deceiving.