From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
JEAN DE LA FONTAINEIn this world we must help one another.
More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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Too many expedients may spoil an affair.
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
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Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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You’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.
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Sensible people find nothing useless.
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The worst time is always the present.
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He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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Dressed in the lion’s skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
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I bend and do not break.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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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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