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French writer who collected Aesop's fables and published them (1621-1695)

A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind. Jean de La Fontaine »
Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes. Jean de La Fontaine »
By the work one knows the workmen. Jean de La Fontaine »
Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire. Jean de La Fontaine »
Help thyself, and God will help thee. Jean de La Fontaine »
In everything one must consider the end. Jean de La Fontaine »
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 »
Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value. Jean de La Fontaine »
No path of flowers leads to glory. Jean de La Fontaine »
Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend A wise enemy is worth more. Jean de La Fontaine »
Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend;
A wise enemy is worth more. Jean de La Fontaine »
Nothing more dangerous than a friend without discretion even a prudent enemy is preferable. Jean de La Fontaine »
Patience and time do more than strength or passion. Jean de La Fontaine »
The opinion of the strongest is always the best. Jean de La Fontaine »
We heed no instincts but our own. Jean de La Fontaine »

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