Quotes from Aesop

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another.

The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, What a dust do I raise!

Appearances are often deceiving.

Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Do not count your chickens before they are .

Union gives strength.

Appearances often are deceiving.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.

Don't neglect the future in times of plenty, for tomorrow you may need what you wasted today.

Don't cry over spilt milk.

Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.

Better a long life of toil than a short one of ease.

Equals make the best friends.

Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.

Don't put off for tomorrow what you should do today.

A person's true nature will reveal itself despite disguise.

In a change of government, the poor change nothing but the name of their master.

Prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.