From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIt is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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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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