We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified. - Aesop

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We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

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About Aesop

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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Additional quotes by Aesop

Expect no reward when you serve the wicked, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pain

If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.

"When the Shepherd came down and saw what was done, he said, "O you most ungrateful creatures! You provide wool to make garments for all other men, but you destroy the clothes of him who feeds you.