Slow but steady wins the race.
AesopRead
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
Interpretation
We can inadvertently provide others with the tools to harm us by our own actions or decisions.
This quote highlights the irony in human relationships, where our actions may empower those who do not have our best interests at heart. Aesop's statement serves as a cautionary reminder for individuals to remain vigilant about who they trust and how they allow others to influence their lives, as misplaced trust can lead to our undoing.
In practice
In a discussion about workplace dynamics, one might quote Aesop to emphasize the importance of being cautious about colleagues who could undermine your success.
Slow but steady wins the race.
We often despise what is most useful to us.
The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
If you are a friend, why do you bite me so hard? If an enemy, why do you fawn on me?
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
I was six when my mother taught me the art of invisible strength..."strongest wind cannot be seen."
One of the few things in life that cannot possibly do harm in the end is the honest pursuit of the truth.
You've got your passion. You've got your pride. But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true.
To paraphrase several sages: Nobody can think and hit someone at the same time.
Let not a man guard his dignity, but let his dignity guard him.
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.
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