Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe reason of the strongest is always the best.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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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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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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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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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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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.
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By the work one knows the workman.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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The sign brings customers.
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To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
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We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
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