But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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It is impossible to please all the world and one’s father.
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People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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Nothing is so oppressive as a secret: women find it difficult to keep one long; and I know a goodly number of men who are women in this regard.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.
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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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