A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEDeath never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
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Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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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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We ought to consider the end in everything.
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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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We are never content with our lot.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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Nothing weighs more than a secret.
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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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I bend and do not break.
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