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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wisdom pay be-prepared
It pays to be prepared.
real men originality
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
peace war tyrants
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
wisdom sorry often-is
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
political politics venture
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
peace fear food
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
wisdom preparation debt
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
being-yourself bird fables
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
kindness ungrateful ingratitude
The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.
life trust wisdom
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
winning contentment fables
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
liars traps
Liars often set their own traps.
guests welcome uninvited-guests
Uninvited guests seldom meet a welcome.
tyrants tyranny pretext
The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.