Men 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.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINETo win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
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It is said, that the thing you possess is worth more than two you may have in the future. The one is sure and the other is not.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory.
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I bend but do not break.
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We believe easily what we fear of what we desire.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.
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One often has need of one inferior to himself.
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The best laid plot can injure its maker, and often a man’s perfidy will rebound on himself.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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The sign brings customers.
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