Aesop Quotes - Page 9

We should use our judgment before coming to a decision.

Better poverty without care, than riches with.

Appearances may be deceiving.

Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hidden.

Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.

We like other people to show themselves to us as they really are.

The loiterer often imputes delay to his more active friend.

Those who enter through the back door can expect to be shown out through the window

Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.

Appearances are often deceiving.

It is with our Passions, as it is with Fire and Water, they are 'Good Servants,' but 'Bad Masters.'

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Contentment with our lot is an element of happiness.

Obscurity brings safety.

Little liberties are great offenses.

Distrust interested advice.

A kindness is never wasted

I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.

It is absurd to ape our betters.

Harm seek, harm find.

Plodding wins the race.

Appearances are deceiving.

Change of habit cannot alter Nature.

Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.

Much wants more and loses all.