No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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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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In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
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Lies and literature have always been friends.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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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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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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Never sell the bear’s skin before one has killed the beast.
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