Better to suffer than to die.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEMen 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.
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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.
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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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The worst time is always the present.
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Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.
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In this world we must help one another.
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Religious contention is the devil’s harvest.
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In everything one must consider the end.
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We are never content with our lot.
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Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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