A well-built ship is a glorious sight to behold, but a wreck... - Aesop

"A well-built ship is a glorious sight to behold, but a wrecked ship is a sad reminder of human weakness."

Aesop Strength

Fabulist Ancient Greece 620–564

More from Aesop

"Slow and steady wins the race."

"Look before you leap."

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

"The tortoise and the hare teach us that speed isn't everything."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."