Monday, April 17, 2006

Quotes by Aesop II



The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse
Moral of the story : Everyone, whether rich or poor, has their own problems.



Familiarity breed contempt.


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


Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth


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


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


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


United we stand; divided we fall.


Slow but steady wins the race.


People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.


He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.


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


The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.


The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.


Example is the best precept.


Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.


Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.


Vices are their own punishment.

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