O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEO love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEAll the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINELove cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEEveryone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe best laid plot can injure its maker, and often a man’s perfidy will rebound on himself.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIn short, luck’s always to blame.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINENo path of flowers leads to glory.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEThe fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWe heed no instincts but our own.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINERogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEPatience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEWomen keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBut every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINELearn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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