But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Lies and literature have always been friends.
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A mountain in labour shouted so loud that everyone, summoned by the noise, ran up expecting that she would be delivered of a city bigger than Paris; she brought forth a mouse.
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one’s ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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The worst time is always the present.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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