Occupation: Author Birth: 620 Bc Death: 564 Bc
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance..
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing..
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful..
No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward.
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.
Appearances are often deceiving..
A false tale often betrays itself..
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings..
Don't go looking for trouble..
Better to starve free than be a fat slave.
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves..
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own..
Even a hare, the weakest of animals, may insult a dead lion..
If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves..
Don't be in a hurry to change one evil for another..
Every man carries two bags about him, one in front and one behind, and both are full of faults. The bag in front contains his neighbors' faults, the ….
It pays to be prepared..
What a splendid head, yet no brain..
A man is known by the company he keeps.
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty..
Necessity knows no law..