Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINELynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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People must help one another; it is nature’s law.
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Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
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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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Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Let fools the studious despise, There’s nothing lost by being wise.
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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Cats know not how to pardon.
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
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No path of flowers leads to glory.
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The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
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A mountain in labour shouted so loud that everyone, summoned by the noise, ran up expecting that she would be delivered of a city bigger than Paris; she brought forth a mouse.
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