We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEYou’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWomen keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is so oppressive as a secret: women find it difficult to keep one long; and I know a goodly number of men who are women in this regard.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOur destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENeither wealth or greatness render us happy.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINELet ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe strongest passion is fear.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe worst time is always the present.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEExample is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe believe no evil till the evil’s done.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIs not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEDressed in the lion’s skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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