Aesop
Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains unclear and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales associated with him are characterized by anthropomorphic animal characters.
Quotes
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
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A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
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People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
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Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
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