The smaller the mind the greater the con... by Aesop | We Heart Quotes

Mind Morality Ancient Greece Conceit Storyteller

The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

- Aesop

Other quotes by Aesop

Will

Please all, and you will please none.

- Aesop

Appearances are often deceiving.

- Aesop

People

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

- Aesop

Force

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

- Aesop

Office

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

- Aesop

Gratitude

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

- Aesop

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