Greek storyteller (620 B.C.-564 B.C.)
Stoop to conquer.
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"The Oak and the Reeds", Aesop's Fables
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
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"The Dog and the Shadow", Aesop's Fables
A hero is brave in deeds as well as words.
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"The Hunter and the Woodman", Aesop's Fables
It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
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"The Bat and the Weasels", Aesop's Fables
Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another.
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"The Oxen and the Butchers", Aesop's Fables
Don't make much ado about nothing.
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"The Mountain in Labour", Aesop's Fables
Vices are their own punishment.
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Fables
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
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"Hercules and the Wagoner", Aesop's Fables
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.
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Fables
Evil companions bring more hurt than profit.
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"The Sick Stag", Aesop's Fables
We must make friends in prosperity, if we would have their help in adversity.
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"The Sick Kite", Aesop's Fables
Labour is the source of every blessing.
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"The Brazier and His Dog", Aesop's Fables
Harm seek, harm find.
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"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", Aesop's Fables
Whatever you do, do with all your might.
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"The Boy and the Nettles", Aesop's Fables
A consciousness of misfortunes arising from a man's own misconduct aggravates their bitterness.
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"The Eagle and the Arrow", Aesop's Fables
Acquaintance softens prejudice.
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"The Fox and the Lion", Aesop's Fables
Like will draw like.
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"The Charcoal-Burner and the Fuller", Aesop's Fables
Every man should be content to mind his own business.
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"The Sea-Gull and the Kite", Aesop's Fables
If words suffice not, blows must follow.
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"The Farmer and the Cranes", Aesop's Fables
The loiterer often imputes delay to his more active friend.
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"The Traveller and His Dog", Aesop's Fables