Aesop citations

“It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.”

“Any excuse will serve a tyrant.”

“In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.”

“Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.”

“Familiarity breeds contempt.”

“Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.”

“It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.”

“Don't cry over spilt milk.”

“Spot the falsehood of history and find out the truth.”

“The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, 'What a dust do I raise!”

“Better no rule than cruel rule.”

“While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.”

“I am sure the grapes are sour.”

“Be careful of rich and powerful men for they will do nothing for your sake.”

“Put your shoulder to the wheel.”

“I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.”

“The boy cried "Wolf, wolf!" and the villagers came out to help him.”

“Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.”

“Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.”

“Any number of lies will serve a rich and evil man.”

“The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.”

“Appearances often are deceiving.”

“Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing.”

“Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.”

“People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.”

“Slow and steady wins the race.”

“A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.”

“Enemies' promises were made to be broken.”

“Union gives strength.”