Aesop Fables Quotations

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

Avoid a remedy that is worse than the disease.

A man is known by the company he keeps

If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.

Self-help is the best help

Equals make the best friends.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.

Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most

Please all, and you will please none.