One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEA person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one’s ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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Sensible people find nothing useless.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Diversity, that is my motto.
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Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
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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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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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