"Once a wolf, always a wolf."
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Aesop quotes (page 6 of 13)
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"Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties."
"Those who return evil for good should not expect the kindness of others to last long."
"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."
"Persuasion is better than force."
"You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies."
"Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another."
"Distrust unsolicited advice."
"Look and see which way the wind blows before you commit yourself."
"Example is the best precept."
"It is foolish to try to imitate the skills of others."
"Appearances are often deceiving."
"Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear."
"Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what e gets if he loses both"
"Evil companions bring more hurt than profit."
"Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety."
"I am sure the grapes are sour."
"Most arguments are useless."
"Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves ridiculous."
"He who incites to strife is worse than he who takes part in it."