Appearances are often deceiving.
Aesop
Please all, and you will please none.
Aesop
The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.
Aesop
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
Aesop
Plodding wins the race.
Aesop
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
Aesop
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
Aesop
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Aesop
The gods help them that help themselves.
Aesop
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
Aesop
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Aesop
If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
Aesop
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
Aesop
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
Aesop
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
Aesop
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
Aesop
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
Aesop
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
Aesop
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
Aesop
Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Aesop
It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.
Aesop
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
Aesop
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
Aesop
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Aesop