People who make no noise are dangerous.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBetter to suffer than to die.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
-
-
Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
We are never content with our lot.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
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.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
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 -
Sensible people find nothing useless.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE -
In short, luck’s always to blame.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE