Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEMen 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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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Nothing weighs more than a secret.
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Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
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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 ought to consider the end in everything.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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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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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
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