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Aesop
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
Example is the best precept.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
The gods help them that help themselves.
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
Plodding wins the race.
Appearances are often deceiving.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
