We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENo path of flowers leads to glory.
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Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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Gentleness succeeds better than violence.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one’s ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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What God does, He does well.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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In everything we ought to look at the end.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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