The little reed, bending to the force of... by Aesop | We Heart Quotes

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

- Aesop

Other quotes by Aesop

Race

Plodding wins the race.

- Aesop

Gods

The gods help them that help themselves.

- Aesop

Friend Man

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

- Aesop

It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

- Aesop

Office

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

- Aesop

Destruction

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

- Aesop

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