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Famous Jean de La Fontaine Quotes
“O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.”
“Too many expedients may spoil an affair. [Fr., Le trop d'expedients peut gater une affaire.]”
“The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?”
“We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.”
Source: The Fables of La Fontaine