"Whatever religion they may believe in -- that there must be a law governing humanity and governing relations in humanity, that there should not be an aggressor while others are silent about the aggression. There should not be a killer while those who watch and applaud the killing. There should not be an occupier of the land belonging to others while there are those who keep quiet and never move to remove the occupation."

"I say to the honest Americans that if such a thing happens, do not capitulate, do not give in. You have to defend your country, defend your family and your honor. Do not commit aggression against us. And, as you know, we didn't commit agression against America, America is the one who dearly killing our children, our women, as I am talking to you there are American planes in south and the north dropping their bombs on the citizens and on their properties, this happens daily! if there is a law in world says that the stronger one gets their way it means surrender to "the law of the jungle"! and we do not surrender to "the law of the jungle." It is our duty to defend our country, so we will not to surrender not to America, not to anybody else."

"I think America and the world also knows that iraq no longer has the weapons, and i believe the mobilization that being done was in fact done partly to cover the huge lie that was being waged against Iraq about chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. That is why, when you talk about such missiles, these missiles have been destroyed. There are no missile that contradict to the prescription of united nations in Iraq. There are no longer there."

"The United States can destroy - but the question is, why should America destroy? And why should America generate hostility - the hostility of the world -- towards the United States?"

"Any excuse will serve a tyrant."

"The gods help them that help themselves."

"The fly sat upon the axel-tree of the chariot-wheel and said, 'What a dust do I raise!'"

"The boy cried "Wolf, wolf!" and the villagers came out to help him."

"Slow and steady wins the race."

"Self-conceit may lead to self-destruction."

"Put your shoulder to the wheel."

"Persuasion is often more effectual than force."

"People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves."

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

"Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties."

"It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds."

"It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow."

"It is easy to be brave from a safe distance."

"In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest."

"I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath."

"I am sure the grapes are sour."

"Familiarity breeds contempt."

"Enemies' promises were made to be broken."

"Don't cry over spilt milk."

"Do not count your chickens before they are hatched."

"Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing."

"Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow."

"Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own."

"Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything."

"Appearances often are deceiving."

"As deeply convinced as I am that fables and myths hold vivid and timeless lessons about reality, I find that Aesop also teaches us that truth can be simple. Perhaps the snobbish culture of our self-styled sophisticated world would dismiss “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” as too simplistic to deserve attention—a childish warning only. But the opposite is true: truth is simple. …Aesop reminds us that journalists and the media should avoid creating and spreading false news, alarmist language, and sensationalization of events. If they do not, the consequences are inevitable: when people finally uncover the truth beneath layers of flashy headlines, front-page exaggerations, and bombastic reports, they will lose trust and turn away from the media altogether."

"There are certain artists who belong to all the people, everywhere, all the time. The list of singers, musicians, and poets must include David the harpist from the Old Testament, Aesop the Storyteller, Omar Khayyam the Tent Maker, Shakespeare the Bard of Avon, Louis Armstrong the genius of New Orleans, Om Kalsoum the soul of Egypt, Frank Sinatra, Mahalia Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles...Celia Cruz...All great artists draw from the same resource: the human heart, which tells us all that we are more alike than we are unalike."

"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."

"While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again."

"We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified."

"Union gives strength."

"Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find nothing."

"The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction."

"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety."