People often grudge others what they can... by Aesop | We Heart Quotes

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People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

- Aesop

Other quotes by Aesop

Content First

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

- Aesop

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

- Aesop

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

- Aesop

The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

- Aesop

Prudence

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

- Aesop

Adventure

Adventure is worthwhile.

- Aesop

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