Better to suffer than to die.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIf every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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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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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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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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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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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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Sensible people find nothing useless.
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