But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENo path of flowers leads to glory.
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Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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But the shortest works are always the best.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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