It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
Jean de La Fontaine

It is impossible to please all the world and one's father.
Jean de La Fontaine

It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
Jean de La Fontaine

Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
Jean de La Fontaine

Luck's always to blame.
Jean de La Fontaine

Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
Jean de La Fontaine

Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
Jean de La Fontaine

Never sell the bear's skin before one has killed the beast.
Jean de La Fontaine

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
Jean de La Fontaine

Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La Fontaine

One often has need of one, inferior to himself.
Jean de La Fontaine

One returns to the place one came from.
Jean de La Fontaine

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
Jean de La Fontaine

People must help one another; it is nature's law.
Jean de La Fontaine

People who make no noise are dangerous.
Jean de La Fontaine

Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.
Jean de La Fontaine

Rather suffer than die is man's motto.
Jean de La Fontaine

Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
Jean de La Fontaine

The argument of the strongest is always the best.
Jean de La Fontaine

The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them.
Jean de La Fontaine