Category: Aesop

The strong and the weak cannot keep company.

“Never trust a friend who deserts you at a pinch.”

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.

Example is the best precept.

Never soar aloft on an enemy’s pinions.

“Enemies’ promises were made to be broken.”

Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart therefrom.”

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

“When you are in a man’s power you must do as he bids you.”