Quotes by Aesop

The greatest treasures are not always the shiniest.

A hasty decision is often followed by a slow and painful correction.

He who seeks only comfort will rarely find greatness.

A moment's patience in planning can save years of regret in execution. Haste makes waste, but thoughtful preparation builds lasting strength.

The smallest kindness can outweigh the grandest intention.

The path to wisdom is paved with the stones of past mistakes.

The sweetest honey is enjoyed less if the hive is built on deceit.

The strongest oak started as a tiny seed facing great adversity.

Do not mistake a loud voice for a clear argument.

The loudest crow often has the least to say.

The burden of a lie is heavier than any truth, for it demands constant tending, lest it wither and reveal the barren ground beneath.

Empty vessels make the most noise.

A small act of kindness is a seed that can grow into a mighty forest of goodwill.

Better to have a sturdy branch than a flock of birds that fly away with the first wind.

A quiet stream carves deeper valleys than a raging river that foams but briefly.

Better a little caution than a great regret.

A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret.

Better a small loaf honestly earned, than a feast gained through deceit.

The sweetest honey can hide the sharpest sting.

Better a small truth that blooms than a grand lie that withers.

Do not mistake silence for consent, nor a quiet stream for weakness.

Learn to see the forest, not just the trees. Perspective is everything.

A single, well-aimed stone is more effective than a handful scattered blindly.

Empty vessels make the loudest sound, but carry the least substance.

A shared burden is lighter than a solitary triumph.

The wolf often changes his coat, but never his hunger.

Do not mistake cleverness for wisdom. One is a tool, the other a guide.

A borrowed cloak may keep you warm, but it will never truly fit.

A small kindness is worth more than a grand promise left unkept.

The true measure of a leader is not in how many follow, but in how many are led to lead themselves.

The most precious jewels are not found on the shore, but earned from the deep.

The sweetest honey is worthless if it comes with a sting.

The swift runner may stumble, while the slow and steady reach the finish.

The sweetest honey is often guarded by the fiercest bees.

He who seeks only praise will find little merit.

The sweetest fruit is often found at the end of the roughest climb.

The fox who trusts the crow's flattery will soon find his cheese devoured.

The path to wisdom is paved with the stones of our mistakes.

Better a small truth than a grand deception.

Empty vessels make the most noise; a quiet mind observes more.

A moment's anger can destroy years of understanding.

The shadow proves the light's existence, just as adversity reveals true strength.

He who seeks only to be praised will find himself easily flattered and easily deceived.