The injuries we do and the injuries we suffer are seldom weighed on the same scales.
Every truth has two sides. It is well to look at both sides before we commit ourselves to either side.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
Appearances often are deceiving.
Little by little does the trick.
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
Distrust interested advice.
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.
He that is neither one thing nor the other has no friends.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.
Self conceit may lead to self destruction.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
United we stand; divided we fall
He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another
Union gives strength.
We would often be sorry if our wishes were granted.
I am sure the grapes are sour.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Please all, and you will please none.
Example is the best precept.
The gods help those who help themselves.
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Slow and steady wins the race.
-Aesop (620–560 BC)-
A slave and story-teller who lived in Ancient Greece
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