Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEToo many expedients may spoil an affair.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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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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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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By time and toil we sever What strength and rage could never.
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Never sell the bear’s skin before one has killed the beast.
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The strongest passion is fear.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
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As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.
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Nothing weighs more than a secret.
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We risk all in being too greedy.
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Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more.
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A bluejay in peacock feathers.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
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To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.
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