Inspirational Jean de La Fontaine Quotes:
A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
Jean de La Fontaine
People who make no noise are dangerous.
Jean de La Fontaine
We like to see others, but don’t like others to see through us.
Jean de La Fontaine
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.
Jean de La Fontaine
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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
Jean de La Fontaine
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
Jean de La Fontaine
Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
Jean de La Fontaine
By the work one knows the workman.
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
Jean de La Fontaine
The argument of the strongest is always the best.
Jean de La Fontaine
A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.
Jean de La Fontaine
Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
Jean de La Fontaine
It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
Jean de La Fontaine
The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.
Jean de La Fontaine
Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La Fontaine