We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
Tag: Aesop
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Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find – nothing.
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.