The smaller the mind the greater the conceit. Aesop More Quotes by Aesop More Quotes From Aesop Good things come in small packages. Aesop nsagood-thingshumility If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves. Aesop want-somethingdonelife If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all. Aesop gossipniceeducation Those who suffer most cry out the least. Aesop crysuffering No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward Aesop cowardmattergiving Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hidden. Aesop The strong and the weak cannot keep company. Aesop companystrongweak If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs. Aesop politicalpurposemen Give assistance, not advice, in a crisis. Aesop crisisadvicegiving Self-help is the best help Aesop fablesselflife It pays to be prepared. Aesop wisdomwisepay It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop preparationwisdomtoday Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear. Aesop fearfoodpeace We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified. Aesop often-iswisdomsorry The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction. Aesop arrowseaglesmean Appearances are often deceiving. Aesop hypeappearanceliterature 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 my spade. Aesop templesthievestowns Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything. Aesop wisdomwinninglife Every man should be content to mind his own business. Aesop shouldmindmen You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies. Aesop despisehateenemy
