The gods help them that help themselves .
This volume, edited by the celebrated English folklorist Joseph Jacobs, contains a rich selection of these time-honored ta.
These and many other familiar proverbs -- in fact, many of the moral values that form the foundation of our daily lives -- were expressed in tales from ancient Greece, credited to Aesop, the legendary storyteller. . .
Appearances are deceptive . . .
We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . .
The gods help them that help themselves