It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. -- Aesop, "The Ant and the Grasshopper", in: Aesop's Fables People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. -- Aesop, "The Dog in the Manger", in: Aesop's Fables I am sure the grapes are sour. -- Aesop, "The Fox and the Grapes", in: Aesop's Fables Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find - nothing. -- Aesop, "The Goose with the Golden Eggs", in: Aesop's Fables Slow and steady wins the race. -- Aesop, "The Hare and the Tortoise", in: Aesop's Fables The gods help those that help themselves. -- Aesop, "Hercules and the Waggoner", in: Aesop's Fables No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. -- Aesop, "The Lion and the Mouse", in: Aesop's Fables Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. -- Aesop, "The Milkmaid and her Pail", in: Aesop's Fables A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. -- Aesop, "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse", in: Aesop's Fables

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