“It is with our Passions, as it is with Fire and Water, they are 'Good Servants,' but 'Bad Masters.'”
Quote by Aesop
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Aesop
Aesop, born around 620 BC and died around 564 BC, was a renowned Greek fabulist. His life remains shrouded in mystery, with accounts suggesting he was born in Ionia and later became a slave. Aesop is famous for his concise and profound fables, which have been widely celebrated and continue to influence literature and moral education to this day. more
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