Jean de La Fontaine

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

Rather suffer than die is man's motto.

Better a living beggar than a buried emperor.

Those who prepared for all the emergencies of life beforehand may equip themselves at the expense of joy.

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.

An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'