It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEEveryone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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Habit, to which all of us are more or less slaves.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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In this world we must help one another.
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Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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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.
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