Jean de La Fontaine quotes

Jean de La Fontaine was a renowned French poet and fabulist, celebrated for his fables inspired by classical sources. His works have become timeless classics of French literature, cherished for their wit and moral lessons. He remains one of the most influential figures in the world of literary fables. Here are 68 of his quotes:

Sadness flies away on the wings of time. (Jean de La Fontaine)
Patience and time do more than strength or passion. View quote
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Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them. View quote
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It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. View quote
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Beware so long as you live, of judging people by appearances. View quote
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There is no road of flowers leading to glory. View quote
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A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. View quote
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Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire. View quote
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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go. View quote
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. View quote
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By the work one knows the workman. (Jean de La Fontaine)
People who make no noise are dangerous. View quote
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I bend and do not break. View quote
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Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish. View quote
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Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer. View quote
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Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing. View quote
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The fastidious are unfortunate; nothing satisfies them. View quote
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People must help one another; it is nature's law. View quote
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It is impossible to please all the world and one's father. View quote
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Never sell the bear's skin before one has killed the beast. View quote
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Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value. (Jean de La Fontaine)
Help yourself, and Heaven will help you. View quote
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Better to suffer than to die: that is mankind's motto. View quote
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The argument of the stronger man is always the best. View quote
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In short, luck's always to blame. View quote
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Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine - Image
Occupation: French Poet
Born: July 8, 1621
Died: April 13, 1695
Quotes count: 68
Wikipedia: Jean de La Fontaine

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