Aesop Quotes

A Donkey having heard some Grasshoppers chirping, was highly enchanted; and, desiring to possess the same charms of melody, demanded what sort of food they lived on to give them such beautiful voices. They replied, “The dew.” The Donkey resolved that he would live only upon dew, and in a short time died of hunger.

Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

"once upon a time all the rivers combined to protest against the action of the sea in making their waters salt. "When we come to you," sad they to the sea, "we are sweet and drinkable; but when once we have mingled with you, our waters become as briny and unpalatable as your own." The sea replied shortly, "Keep away from me, and you'll remain sweet.

villain may disguise himself, but he will not deceive the wise.

Change of habit cannot alter Nature.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Little by little does the trick.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched

Not all creatures can become as great as they think.

All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.

Do not waste your pity on a scamp.

Misfortune tests the sincerity of friends.

Betray a friend, and you’ll often find you have ruined yourself.

Look before you leap.