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.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEAll the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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We heed no instincts but our own.
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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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Diversity, that is my motto.
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The reason of the strongest is always the best.
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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In this world we must help one another.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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It is impossible to please all the world and one’s father.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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