It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBeware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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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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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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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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If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
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A mountain in labour shouted so loud that everyone, summoned by the noise, ran up expecting that she would be delivered of a city bigger than Paris; she brought forth a mouse.
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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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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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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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