All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIt is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.
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No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
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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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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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To live lightheartedly but not recklessly; to be gay without being boisterous; to be courageous without being bold; to show trust and cheerful resignation without fatalism – this is the art of living.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.
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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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