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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.

Jean de La Fontaine

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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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Age Exercise Man Reason
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
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Distance Worth
A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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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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Best Reason Strong
Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.
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Call Fools Friendship Name Rare
Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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Ignorance Learning Talk Value
Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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Fools Lost Wisdom
An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Author Goodness Spoil
To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
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Race Start Time Win
Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Dangerous Enemy Friendship Preferance
Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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Cure Fear Mistake Repeat Shame
Gentleness succeeds better than violence.
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