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

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

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

“Better poverty without care, than riches with.” 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”

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

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” 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”

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

“What is most truly valuable is often underrated.” 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”

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

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

“Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.” 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”

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

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

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

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Aesop's Fables (21)