The argument of the strongest is always the best.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOne should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.
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We are never content with our lot.
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Neither blows from pitchfork, nor from the lash, can make him change his ways.
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One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.
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We heed no instincts but our own.
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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.
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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In everything we ought to look at the end.
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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Never sell the bear’s skin before one has killed the beast.
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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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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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