The worst time is always the present.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEOur condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
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Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil’s done.
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Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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It is good to be charitable; but to whom? That is the point. As to the ungrateful, there is not one who does not at last die miserable.
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In everything one must consider the end.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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I bend and do not break.
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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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Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
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The argument of the strongest is always the best.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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