Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEAnyone 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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In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
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People who make no noise are dangerous.
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Sensible people find nothing useless.
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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one’s ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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The fastidious are unfortunate: nothing can satisfy them.
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O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu.
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A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.
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Neither blows from pitchfork, nor from the lash, can make him change his ways.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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One returns to the place one came from.
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