Aesop is known as one of the most famous Greek writer who wrote a lot of fables which are read even today. Although, there is no proof of his writings as none of them have survived in written, yet most of his tales are known owing to story telling habits and were thus passed from one generation to the other. Most of his fables are extremely innocent and inculcate ... Aesop biography|
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. (Aesop) Related concepts: eaten better banquet partaken crust |
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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) Related concepts: enemy friend worse doubtful certain |
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A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth. (Aesop) Related concepts: believed truth |
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After all is said and done, more is said than done. (Aesop) Related concepts: done after done |
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Any excuse will serve a tyrant. (Aesop) Related concepts: excuse tyrant |
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Appearances often are deceiving. (Aesop) Related concepts: deceiving often |
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Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything. (Aesop) Related concepts: first cannot everything content |
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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own. (Aesop) Related concepts: others better |
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Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear. (Aesop) Related concepts: fear better bacon cakes peace |
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Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.. (Aesop) Related concepts: bacon beans peace better fear |
