All Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
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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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La Fontaine
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The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.
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Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.
Jean de La Fontaine
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Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
Jean de La Fontaine
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Dressed in the lion's skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
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It is impossible to please all the world and one's father.
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Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
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