Aesop quotes

" We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. " # Politicians and Politics # Crime and Criminals # Government

" The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. " # Conceit

" It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters. " # Passion

" United we stand, divided we fall. " # Unity

" Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. " # Appearance

" People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. " # Grudge # Writers and Writing # Politicians and Politics

" A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. " # Peace # Food and Eating # Anxiety

" In union there is strength. " # Unity

" Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. " # Advice # Trust # Difficulties

" Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. " # Danger # Thoughts and Thinking # Caution