Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEPeople must help one another; it is nature’s law.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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The good, we do it; the evil, that is fortune; man is always right, and destiny always wrong.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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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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The sign brings customers.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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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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In everything one must consider the end.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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By the work one knows the workman.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
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