We like to see others, but don’t like others to see through us.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEEveryone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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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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To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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