Aesop quotes

Born
c. 620 BCE.

Died
564 BCE.

Occupation
Author.

Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop’s Fables.

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

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

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
– Aesop

Slow but steady wins the race.
– Aesop

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

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
– Aesop

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
– Aesop

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
– Aesop

United we stand, divided we fall.
– Aesop

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

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
– Aesop

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
– Aesop

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

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

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.
– Aesop

Please all, and you will please none.
– Aesop

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
– Aesop

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

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

Appearances are often deceiving.
– Aesop

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
– Aesop

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.
– Aesop

The gods help them that help themselves.
– Aesop

Adventure is worthwhile.
– Aesop

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
– Aesop

Familiarity breeds contempt.
– Aesop

Example is the best precept.
– Aesop