“Neither blows from pitchfork, nor from the lash, can make him change his ways. [Fr., Coups de fourches ni d'etriveres, Ne lui font changer de manieres.]” WayChangeBlowLashesCoupsFontsPitchforks Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.” ShouldWorstConditionsComplainingGrantsRequestJupiter Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. [Fr., Car c'est double plaisir de tromper le trompeur.]” PleasureCarDeceitDeceivingDeceiver Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Every one turns his dreams into realities as far as he can; man is cold as ice to the truth, hot as fire to falsehood.” MenDreamRealityTurnsFireColdHotIceFalsehoodDream Reality Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is worth more. [Fr., Rien n'est si dangereux qu'un ignorant ami; Mieux vaudrait un sage ennemi.]” EnemyWiseDangerousIgnoranceIgnorantSage Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.” MenReasonAgeFoundExerciseFollyInclination Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Alas! we see that the small have always suffered for the follies of the great. [Fr., Helas! on voit que de tout temps Les Petits ont pati des sottises des grands.]” FollyAlas Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl. [Fr., Honteux comme un renard qu'une poule aurait pris.]” FoxesCapturedFowl Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“No flowery road leads to glory. [Fr., Aucun chemin de fleurs ne conduit a la gloire.]” Glory Author:Jean de La Fontaine
“Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion. [Fr., C'est un betail servile et sot a mon avis Que les imitateurs.]” OpinionFoolImitationHerdsImitator Author:Jean de La Fontaine