It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEO love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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Socrates, when informed of some derogating speeches one had used concerning him behind his back, made only this facetious reply, “Let him beat me too when I am absent.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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A grand comedy in one hundred different acts, On the stage of the universe.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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We ought to consider the end in everything.
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People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
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But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
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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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