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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

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

“Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Evil companions bring more hurt than profit.” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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