Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either. - Aesop
It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters. - Aesop
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over. - Aesop
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in. - Aesop