Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEReligious contention is the devil’s harvest.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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A grand comedy in one hundred different acts, On the stage of the universe.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Every one turns his dreams into realities as far as he can; man is cold as ice to the truth, hot as fire to falsehood.
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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Socrates, when informed of some derogating speeches one had used concerning him behind his back, made only this facetious reply, “Let him beat me too when I am absent.
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Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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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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