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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sound stories
One story sounds good until another is told
delay active
The loiterer often imputes delay to his more active friend.
mean evil benefits
Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed, increase their means of injuring you.
sticks flesh bones
What's bred in the bone will stick to the flesh.
powerful example
Example is more powerful than precept.
wise circumstances turns
It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
trusted
He is not to be trusted as a friend who illtreats his own family.
pride destruction
Pride goes before destruction.
tales
Every tale is not to be believed.
strong giving weak
Time and place often give advantage to the weak over the strong.
please
Those who seek to please everybody please nobody.
contentment elements
Contentment with our lot is an element of happiness.
liberty littles offense
Little liberties are great offenses.
regard consequence
Do nothing without regard to the consequences.