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...
NationalityGreek
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gains
The least outlay is not always the greatest gain.
dust tree wheels
The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, What a dust do I raise!
might wealth wells
Wealth unused might as well not exist.
rain weather after-the-rain
After the rain cometh the fair weather.
growing-up evil literature
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
strong differences persons
Each person has his strong point.
winning race literature
Slow but steady wins the race.
life prayer fables
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
habit
Change of habit cannot alter Nature.
conflict should
We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.
kindness parenting severity
Kindness effects more than severity.
fear poverty midst
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
life share danger
He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.
life children parent
Children are not to be blamed for the faults of their parents.