Jean de La Fontaine

Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

 

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

Jean de La Fontaine

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Better a living beggar than a buried emperor.

Jean de La Fontaine

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Rather suffer than die is man's motto.

Jean de La Fontaine

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It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.

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