Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEHow wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
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In everything we ought to look at the end.
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I bend, but I do not break.
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To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
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Alas! we see that the small have always suffered for the follies of the great.
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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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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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