24 Short Quotes on life from Aesop

Who is Aesop?

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.

Scattered details of Aesop's life can be found in ancient sources, including Aristotle, Herodotus, and Plutarch. An ancient literary work called The Aesop Romance tells an episodic, probably highly fictional version of his life, including the traditional description of him as a strikingly ugly slave (δοῦλος) who by his cleverness acquires freedom and becomes an adviser to kings and city-states. Older spellings of his name have included Esop(e) and Isope. Depictions of Aesop in popular culture over the last 2,500 years have included many works of art and his appearance as a character in numerous books, films, plays, and television programs.

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What is Aesop's most famous for?

Aesop is likely to be an ancient Greek storyteller who retold approximately 600 stories as fables or stories with lessons (morals) in them. There is some debate as to his origin and existence, but most likely he did exist as a Greek oral storyteller. His stories are retold to children all over the world.

 

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What are the common moral lessons of Aesop?

1. The Strong and the Weak
2. Friends and Enemies
3. Intelligence/Foolishness
4. Overambition/Failure
5. Truth/Honesty/Lies/Deceit
6. Gods
7. Reciprocity
8. Women, Family, Love

Edward W. Clayton
Central Michigan University

 

Aesop Fables List

Aesop is said to have more than 600 fables credited to him. There is a comprehensive list and content of more 100 Aesop's fables that have been compiled by the USA Library of Congress.

 

 

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Quotes by Aesop

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Please all, and you will please none.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

Example is the best precept.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

The gods help them that help themselves.

Plodding wins the race.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Put your shoulder to the wheel.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.