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Aesop is famous for his fables: short tales which illustrated truths about life and human nature. Most of his fables feature familiar animals, including "The Grasshopper and the Ant" and "The Tortoise and the Hare." Little is known about the true life of Aesop himself, and some believe that no such person ever really existed. Those who believe Aesop existed generally agree that he lived during the 6th century B.C., lived for some time on the island of Samos, and was for at least part of his life a slave. It's also generally agreed that not all of Aesop's fables were actually created by him; his fame grew so great that many other fables were eventually put in his name. The possibilities for Aesop's birthplace range from what is now southeastern Europe to northern Africa, including Thrace, Lydia and Phryigia (now Turkey). · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties."
Aesop on Advice
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"He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another."
Aesop on Discontent
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"We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction."
Aesop on Enemies
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"Enemies promises were made to be broken."
Aesop on Enemies
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"Example is the best precept."
Aesop on Example
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"Don't count your chickens before they are hatched."
Aesop on Expectation
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"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
Aesop on Kindness
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"Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth."
Aesop on Appearance
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"Please all, and you will please none."
Aesop on Approval
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"The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others."
Aesop on Misfortunes
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"Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing."
Aesop on Originality
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Aesop on Perseverance
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"Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office."
Aesop on Respectability
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"Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety."
Aesop on Safety
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"Little by little does the trick."
Aesop on Things and Little Things
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"Wealth unused might as well not exist."
Aesop on Wealth
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"We would often be sorry if our wishes were granted."
Aesop on Wish and Wishing
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"Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes."
Aesop on Adversity
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