Better a long life of toil than a short one of ease. Aesop More Quotes by Aesop More Quotes From Aesop He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another. Aesop discontentattitudehappiness Self-conceit may lead to self destruction. Aesop conceitedselffear Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most Aesop fablescryhurt A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. Aesop stressfoodpeace The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over. Aesop encouragementmotivationallife The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Aesop congratulationskindnesssuccess What a splendid head, yet no brain. Aesop intelligencesplendidbrain It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. Aesop distancearmycourage Labour is the source of every blessing. Aesop sourcelaborblessing Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Aesop faithfulkissingenemy The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny. Aesop pretexttyrantstyranny A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth. Aesop literatureliarslying Your birthday is the vintage of your wine; the mark that warns you of your future. Aesop spiritualityvintagewine The grateful heart will always find opportunities to show its gratitude. Aesop gratitudegratefullife Don't make much ado about nothing. Aesop Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another. Aesop evil We like other people to show themselves to us as they really are. Aesop showsrelationshippeople Example is the best precept. Aesop examplewisdominspirational Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new deserves what e gets if he loses both Aesop neglectold-friendssake Uninvited guests are often most welcome when they leave Aesop uninvited-guestswelcomeguests