A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
Aesop

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

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

Adventure is worthwhile.
Aesop

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
Aesop

After all is said and done, more is said than done.
Aesop

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
Aesop

Appearances are often deceiving.
Aesop

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Aesop

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


Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Aesop

Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Aesop

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
Aesop

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
Aesop

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.
Aesop

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
Aesop

Example is the best precept.
Aesop

Familiarity breeds contempt.
Aesop

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
Aesop

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