415 Quotes by Aesop

Conceit may bring about one's own downfall.

A fair-minded man tries to see both sides of an argument.

United we stand, divided we fall.

A crust in comfort is better than a feast in fear.

The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, 'What a dust do I raise!'

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

It is with our Passions, as it is with Fire and Water, they are 'Good Servants,' but 'Bad Masters.'

A fair-minded person tries to see both sides of an argument.

There was once a Bald Man who sat down after work on a hot summer's day. A Fly came up and kept buzzing about his bald pate, and stinging him from time to time. The Man aimed a blow at his little enemy, but — whack — his palm came on his head instead; again the Fly tormented him, but this time the Man was wiser and said: YOU WILL ONLY INJURE YOURSELF IF YOU TAKE NOTICE OF DISPICABLE ENEMIES.