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Aesop's Fables quotes

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“The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Persuasion is better than Force.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“No arguments will give courage to the coward.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Better poverty without care, than riches with.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Slow but steady wins the race.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Self-help is the best help.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Evil companions bring more hurt than profit.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“A man is known by the company he keeps.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Union is strength.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Example is more powerful than precept.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Fine feathers don't make fine birds.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“What is most truly valuable is often underrated.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Zeal should not outrun discretion.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

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