In short, luck’s always to blame.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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It is impossible to please all the world and one’s father.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
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By the work one knows the workman.
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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The worst time is always the present.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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A hare is not caught with a drum.
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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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