He knoweth the universe, and himself he knoweth not.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEBetter to suffer than to die.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start.
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All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
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Love cries victory when the tears of a woman become the sole defence of her virtue.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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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.
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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
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A hungry stomach cannot hear.
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Better a living beggar than a buried emperor.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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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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The sign brings customers.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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