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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.

Jean de La Fontaine

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Better to suffer than to die.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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A grand comedy in one hundred different acts, On the stage of the universe.
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Different Grand Stage Universe
Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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Death Man Motto Suffering
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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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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In this world we must help one another.
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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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We risk all in being too greedy.
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