Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil’s done.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEO tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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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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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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In this world we must help one another.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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You’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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A hare is not caught with a drum.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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