Aesop620–564 BCThe quotations of
Aesop
Ancient Greek storyteller
620–564 BC
16 quotes, most often on Advice, Power and Friendship.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth.
Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – The Man and His Two SweetheartsIn context- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Kites and the Swans – The Monkey and the DolphinIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion – The Cat and the CockIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Gamecocks and the Partridge – The Dove and the CrowIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Lion and the Mouse – The Fawn and His MotherIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Goat and the Ass – The Two Men Who Were EnemiesIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – The Man and His Two SweetheartsIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Gamecocks and the Partridge – The Dove and the CrowIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Bald Knight – The Woman and Her HenIn context
- Aesop’s Fables (6th century BC), The Kites and the Swans – The Monkey and the DolphinIn context
