Aesop Quotes

ancient Greek storyteller (619 BC–563 BC)

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Aesop (or Æsop, from Greek Αἴσωπος Aisopos) (c. 620 BC – c. 560 BC) was an ancient Greek fabulist of possibly African descent (his Greek name means Ethiopian or black man in today's parlance), by tradition a slave who credited the African goddess Isis for his gift. Aesop's Fables are still taught as moral lessons and used as subjects for various entertainments, especially children's plays and cartoons.

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Native Name: Αἴσωπος

Alternative Names: Aesopus • Esop • Æsop • Eſope • Æſop

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The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.

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

The boy cried "Wolf, wolf!" and the villagers came out to help him.

Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

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.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken.

Don't cry over spilt milk.

Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Appearances often are deceiving.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.