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.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIt is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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To live lightheartedly but not recklessly; to be gay without being boisterous; to be courageous without being bold; to show trust and cheerful resignation without fatalism – this is the art of living.
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By time and toil we sever What strength and rage could never.
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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We believe no evil till the evil’s done.
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Nothing weighs more than a secret.
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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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Habit, to which all of us are more or less slaves.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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What God does, He does well.
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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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