Jean de La Fontaine Quotes - Page 3

We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.

The finest victory is to conquer one's own heart.

In every trouble the little ones duck more easily.

It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.

We become innocent when we are unfortunate.

Religious contention is the devil's harvest.

Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.

People must help one another; it is nature's law.

To hell with pleasure that's haunted by fear.

Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.

In this world we must help one another.

Sensible people find nothing useless.

Diversity, that is my motto.

Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.

Silent people are dangerous; others are not so. [Fr., Les gens sans bruit sont dangereux; Il n'en est pas ainsi des autres.]

Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.

Cats know not how to pardon.

A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind.

Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.

Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.

He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.

The sign brings customers.

By time and toil we sever What strength and rage could never.

Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.

A pessimist and an optimist, so much the worse; so much the better.