How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIs not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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We heed no instincts but our own.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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We are never content with our lot.
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Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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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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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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In this world we must help one another.
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