O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOne often has need of one inferior to himself.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Habit, to which all of us are more or less slaves.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
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Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness.
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Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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The sign brings customers.
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