Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEHalf of today is better than all of tomorrow.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.
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We heed no instincts but our own.
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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one’s ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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Nothing weighs more than a secret.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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I bend and do not break.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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