Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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Anand Thakur
Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBut a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINERogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEPatience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEEvery journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe strongest passion is fear.
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.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEHalf of today is better than all of tomorrow.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINESensible people find nothing useless.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe sign brings customers.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOne returns to the place one came from.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOur 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 FONTAINEWe ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOne should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing 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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