Jean de La Fontaine

"A cheerful mind is a vigorous mind. "

"Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes. "

"By the work one knows the workmen. "

"Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire. "

"Help thyself, and God will help thee. "

"In everything one must consider the end. "

"It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. "

"It is impossible to please all the world and one's father. "

"Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value. "

"No path of flowers leads to glory. "

"Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend A wise enemy is worth more. "

"Nothing more dangerous than a friend without discretion even a prudent enemy is preferable. "

"Patience and time do more than strength or passion. "

"The opinion of the strongest is always the best. "

"We heed no instincts but our own. "