A grand comedy in one hundred different acts, On the stage of the universe.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIt is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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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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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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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Love cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue.
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People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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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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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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