If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINELet fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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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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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
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Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
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Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
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Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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