Neither blows from pitchfork, nor from the lash, can make him change his ways. [Fr., Coups de fourches ni d'etriveres, Ne lui font changer de manieres.]
But the shortest works are always the best. - Jean De La Fontaine
But the shortest works are always the best.
- Jean De La Fontaine
We are never content with our lot. - Jean De La Fontaine
We are never content with our lot.
We become innocent when we are unfortunate. - Jean De La Fontaine
We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish. - Jean De La Fontaine
Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
Half of today is better than all of tomorrow. - Jean De La Fontaine
Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
No favor can win gratitude from a cat. - Jean De La Fontaine
No favor can win gratitude from a cat.
A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. - Jean De La Fontaine
A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
Patience and time do more than strength or passion. - Jean De La Fontaine
Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
To live lightheartedly but not recklessly; to be gay without being boisterous; to be courageous without being bold; to show trust and cheerful resign… - Jean De La Fontaine
To live lightheartedly but not recklessly; to be gay without being boisterous; to be courageous without being bold; to show trust and cheerful resign…
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