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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.

Jean de La Fontaine

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  To hell with pleasure that’s haunted by fear.

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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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  We become innocent when we are unfortunate.

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  Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

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  Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength.

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  One often has need of one inferior to himself.

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  In this world we must help one another.

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  We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.

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  Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.

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