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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.

Jean de La Fontaine

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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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Socrates, when informed of some derogating speeches one had used concerning him behind his back, made only this facetious reply, “Let him beat me too when I am absent.
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Still people are dangerous.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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In this world we must help one another.
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Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil’s done.
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Believe Evil Instinct Ourselves
All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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But the shortest works are always the best.
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Best Short Work
We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
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Dominate Ourselves Prudence
People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Dangerous Noise People
You’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.
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Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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Cure Fear Mistake Repeat Shame
Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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Accomplishment Patience Perseverance Strength
It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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