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