Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
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We ought to consider the end in everything.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
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Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.
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What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Dressed in the lion’s skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
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