“...convinced that in trying to please all, he had pleased none, and had lost his ass into the bargain.” — Aesop Philosophy Copy Share Image
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray. — Aesop Copy Share Image
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know… — Aesop Enemy Copy Share Image
The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, 'What a dust do I raise!' — Aesop Copy Share Image
It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it. — Aesop Childhood Copy Share Image
There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set… — Aesop Copy Share Image
“United you will be more than a match for your enemies. But if you quarrel and separate, your weakness will put you… — Aesop Compassion Copy Share Image
If you are a friend, why do you bite me so hard? If an enemy, why do you fawn on me? — Aesop Copy Share Image
“The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion THE ASS and the Fox, having entered into partnership together for their mutual protection, went… — Aesop Lion Copy Share Image
“The Fawn and His Mother A YOUNG FAWN once said to his Mother, "You are larger than a dog, and swifter, and… — Aesop Parenting Copy Share Image
A wild boar was sharpening his tusks upon the trunk of a tree in the forest when a fox came by and… — Aesop Boars Copy Share Image
