Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIt is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.
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O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
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But the shortest works are always the best.
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Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
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I bend but do not break.
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In everything we ought to look at the end.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Still people are dangerous.
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By time and toil we sever What strength and rage could never.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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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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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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