Quotes by 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
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
- Aesop
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
- Aesop
It is easy to despise what you cannot get.
- Aesop
Distrust interested advice.
- Aesop
Little by little does the trick.
- Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
- Aesop
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
- Aesop
Betray a friend, and you’ll often find you have ruined yourself.
- Aesop
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
- Aesop
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
- Aesop
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
- Aesop
The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit.
- Aesop
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
- Aesop
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.
- Aesop
Adversity tests the sincerity of friends.
- Aesop
Self- help is the best help.
- Aesop
United we stand; divided we fall.
- Aesop