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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”

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

“The greatest kindness will not bind the ungrateful.” 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”

“Fine feathers don't make fine birds.” 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”

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

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

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

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

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

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Aesop's Fables (21)