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We are never content with our lot.
Jean de La Fontaine
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Jean de La Fontaine
Age: 73 †
Born: 1621
Born: June 8
Died: 1695
Died: April 13
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French Moralist
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Chateau-Thierry
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Diversity, that is my motto.
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He knows the universe and does not know himself.
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Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
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It is no use running to set out betimes is the main point.
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Every newspaper editor owes tribute to the devil. [Fr., Tout faiseur de journaux doit tribut au Malin.]
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The finest victory is to conquer one's own heart.
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Rely only on yourself it is a common proverb.
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Gentleness succeeds better than violence.
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Still people are dangerous.
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Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.
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One often has need of one inferior to himself.
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Is not moderation an old refrain Ringing in our ears? from which we all refrain.
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In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.
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No flowery road leads to glory. [Fr., Aucun chemin de fleurs ne conduit a la gloire.]
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If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.
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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
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Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
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Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. [Fr., Car c'est double plaisir de tromper le trompeur.]
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The strongest passion is fear.
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