Aesop Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Aesop quotes, Aesop sayings, and Aesop proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Persuasion is often more effectual than force. Aesop
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. Aesop
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. Aesop
Slow but steady wins the race. 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
Evil companions bring more hurt than profit. Aesop
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop
Any excuse will serve a tyrant. Aesop
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin. Aesop
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop
Little by little does the trick. Aesop
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either. Aesop
Appearances are deceiving. Aesop
Good things come in small packages. Aesop
A false tale often betrays itself. Aesop
Every tale is not to be believed. Aesop
In union there is strength. Aesop
The cat always leaves a mark on his friend. Aesop
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing. Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. Aesop
Obscurity brings safety. Aesop
Acquaintance softens prejudice. Aesop
A false tale often betrays itself. Aesop
False friends leave you in times of trouble. Aesop
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
Obscurity brings safety. Aesop
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over. Aesop
Betray a friend and you’ll often find you have ruined yourself. Aesop