Jean de La Fontaine
Jean de La Fontaine147 quotes“Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.”
More from Jean de La Fontaine
Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Cats know not how to pardon.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Lies and literature have always been friends.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine What God does, He does well.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine But the shortest works are always the best.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine The reason of the strongest is always the best.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine
Original quotes
From our community writers
Poetry is the voice of the soul and the inspiration of the heart.
Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
Lang LeavLang Leav Just because you haven’t seen how wonderful, beautiful, and special she is, doesn’t mean no one else will.
Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
Aneena BijuAneena Biju Love her, but don’t forget to leave her wild.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
Shelby EnsignShelby Ensign
Meet the writers
