In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe argument of the strongest is always the best.
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The strongest passion is fear.
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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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Silent people are dangerous; others are not so.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Nothing 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.
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If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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It is said, that the thing you possess is worth more than two you may have in the future. The one is sure and the other is not.
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Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Love cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue.
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We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
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Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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