Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEPatience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.
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Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
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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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Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
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Better a living beggar than a buried emperor.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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