# Aesop Quotes

Ancient Greek storyteller credited with the fables that bear his name. (6th century BCE (traditional))

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
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United we stand, divided we fall.
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We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
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After all is said and done, more is said than done.
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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## Frequently asked questions

### Who was Aesop?

Ancient Greek storyteller credited with the fables that bear his name. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.

### What is the most famous quote by Aesop?

One of the most quoted lines by Aesop is: "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.

### Can I use Aesop quotes in my work?

Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.