I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour. — Aesop Attitude Copy Share Image
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings. — Aesop Copy Share Image
He collected audiences around him, and flourished and exhibited and harangued. — Aesop Audience Copy Share Image
The grateful heart will always find opportunities to show its gratitude. — Aesop Grateful 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
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains. — Aesop Being thankful Copy Share Image
Forbear harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of… — Aesop Copy Share Image
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture… — Aesop Copy Share Image
If these town gods can't detect the thieves who steal from their own temples, it's hardly likely they'll tell me who stole… — Aesop Copy Share Image
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing. — Aesop Consumerism 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
Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed, increase their means of injuring you. — Aesop Copy Share Image
“Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.” — Aesop Carelessness Copy Share Image
