Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe reason of the strongest is always the best.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
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The strongest passion is fear.
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The worst time is always the present.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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We like to see others, but don’t like others to see through us.
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The sign brings customers.
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Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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I bend but do not break.
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To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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