The reason of the strongest is always the best.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINESensible people find nothing useless.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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Nothing is so oppressive as a secret: women find it difficult to keep one long; and I know a goodly number of men who are women in this regard.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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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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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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We are never content with our lot.
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In short, luck’s always to blame.
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Never sell the bear’s skin before one has killed the beast.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
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