Aesop was 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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Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
—Aesop
An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.
—Aesop
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
—Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
—Aesop
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
—Aesop
Little friends may prove great friends.
—Aesop
It is easy to be brave when far away from danger.
—Aesop
Topics: Danger, Risk
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
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
—Aesop
Topics: Stress
In union, there is strength.
—Aesop
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
—Aesop
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
—Aesop
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
—Aesop
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
—Aesop
Please all, and you will please none.
—Aesop
Topics: Pleasing
Only cowards insult dying majesty.
—Aesop
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
—Aesop
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
—Aesop
Fine feathers make fine birds.
—Aesop
The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.
—Aesop
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
—Aesop
Man, don’t sprawl there. Get up and put your shoulder to the wheel. The gods help them that help themselves.
—Aesop
Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.
—Aesop
Familiarity breeds contempt.
—Aesop
Topics: Knowledge
Example is the best precept.
—Aesop
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