He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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Gentleness succeeds better than violence.
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A grand comedy in one hundred different acts, On the stage of the universe.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
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Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
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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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The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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