The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEMan is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
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Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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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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