Aesop
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Aesop (Greek Αἴσωπος — Aisōpos) is well known for the group of stories called "Aesop's Fables", which are stories for children. No one knows if Aesop was a real man or if Aesop was only a legend. Eventhough he might not be real, he gets credit for these quotes.
[change] Quotes
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
- Simple: Never follow the suggestions of a man who is having difficulties.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
- Simple: We kill the people who steal small things. The ones who steal big things we elect to be our leaders.
The gods help them that help themselves.
- Simple: The gods help people if the people help themselves.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
- Simple: Be happy with what you have. One cannot be first in every way.
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