It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds. Aesop
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
Please all, and you will please none. Aesop
Please all, and you will please none.
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. Aesop
A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified. Aesop
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others. Aesop
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties. Aesop
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another. Aesop
He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
Slow and steady wins the race. Aesop
Slow and steady wins the race.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. Aesop
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, What a dust do I raise! Aesop
The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, What a dust do I raise!