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More Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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One often has need of one inferior to himself.
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It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.
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We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.
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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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Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil’s done.
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Rather suffer than die is man’s motto.
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But a rascal of a child (that age is without pity).
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Neither blows from pitchfork, nor from the lash, can make him change his ways.
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O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.
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