Famous Quotes by Aesop

Below are famous quotes by Aesop - Greek slave & fable author (620 BC - 560 BC).

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.

Look before you leap.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is wasted.

Outside show is a poor substitution for inner worth.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Plodding wins the race.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

What a splendid head, yet no brain.

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