Quotes by Aesop
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)..
"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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"Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth."
Aesop on appearance
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"Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing."
Aesop on originality
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"Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety."
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"Wealth unused might as well not exist."
Aesop on wealth
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Aesop on cooperation
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