“If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.” IfsMenWellsEvery ManCows Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.” IfsStillsFoolAdversitySensesMisfortunes Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.” IfsThinkingDealsTricksFoxes Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.” IfsMadeWould BeDangerPromiseRememberedWealthy Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.” PeopleIfsMatterTruthVirtueTrustAbuseAnimated Author:Jean de La Fontaine
