Aesop

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

Adventure is worthwhile.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.

What a splendid head, yet no brain.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Union gives strength.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.

The gods help them that help themselves.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.