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