Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [21-40] of 654 Wisdom quotesWisdom QuotesWisdom Previous 20 quotes Next 20 quotes Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.~ Aesop Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.~ Aesop Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.~ Aesop I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.~ Aesop It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.~ Aesop The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.~ Aesop The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.~ Aesop Vices are their own punishment.~ Aesop While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.~ Aesop People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.~ Aesop Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction.~ Aesop We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.~ Aesop The gods help them that help themselves.~ Aesop Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.~ Aesop Familiarity breeds contempt.~ Aesop Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.~ Aesop I have everything, yet have nothing; and although I possess nothing, still of nothing am I in want.~ Publius Terentius Afer In fact, nothing is said that has not been said before.~ Publius Terentius Afer Fortune helps the brave.~ Publius Terentius Afer I bid him look into the lives of men as though into a mirror, and from others to take an example for himself.~ Publius Terentius Afer Previous 20 quotes Next 20 quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print