“The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.”

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

“It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.” ~ Aesop

“Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.” from Aesop’s, The Dog and the Shadow

“He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.”

“Persuasion is often more effectual than force.”

“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.” ~Aesop

“The Horse and Groom A groom used to spend whole days in currycombing and rubbing down his Horse, but at the same time stole his oats and sold them for his own profit. Alas! said the Horse, if you really wish me to be in good condition, you should groom me less, and feed me more. ”

The famous of them all, “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched. ”

” It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. ”

“Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.”