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“...convinced that in trying to please all, he had pleased none, and had lost his ass into the bargain.”

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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