Aesop

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Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables, which impart moral lessons through simple yet profound narratives.

Born
January 1, 0620
Died
January 1, 0564
Quotes
256
Rank
#246

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"Once a wolf, always a wolf."

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"Those who return evil for good should not expect the kindness of others to last long."

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"Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults. The bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the one behind his own. Hence it is that men do not see their own faults, but never fail to see those of others."

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"You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies."

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"Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another."

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"Look and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself."

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

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"Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what e gets if he loses both"

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"Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous."

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"He who incites to strife is worse than he who takes part in it."

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