We heed no instincts but our own.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIs not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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It is said, that the thing you possess is worth more than two you may have in the future. The one is sure and the other is not.
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We ought to consider the end in everything.
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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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Every one turns his dreams into realities as far as he can; man is cold as ice to the truth, hot as fire to falsehood.
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The strongest passion is fear.
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