One often has need of one inferior to himself.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINERogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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The strongest passion is fear.
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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The sign brings customers.
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Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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Alas! we see that the small have always suffered for the follies of the great.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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