Maxioms by Aesop
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
The Traveler and His Dog
A Traveler about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the read more
The Traveler and His Dog
A Traveler about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself. He asked him sharply: Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly. The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: O, master! I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting.
The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.
The Wolves and the Sheep
Why should there always be this fear and slaughter between us? said the Wolves to read more
The Wolves and the Sheep
Why should there always be this fear and slaughter between us? said the Wolves to the Sheep. Those evil-disposed Dogs have much to answer for. They always bark whenever we approach you and attack us before we have done any harm. If you would only dismiss them from your heels, there might soon be treaties of peace and reconciliation between us. The Sheep, poor silly creatures, were easily beguiled and dismissed the Dogs, whereupon the Wolves destroyed the unguarded flock at their own pleasure.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
