Destroy the seed of evil, or it will gro... by Aesop | We Heart Quotes

Will Evil Morality Ancient Greece Storyteller

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

- Aesop

Other quotes by Aesop

Will

Any excuse will serve a tyrant.

- Aesop

Comfort

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

- Aesop

Race

Plodding wins the race.

- Aesop

People

People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

- Aesop

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

- Aesop

Example

Example is the best precept.

- Aesop

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