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Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Every flatterer lives at the expense of those who listen to them.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Misfortune is the closest bond of hearts.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Imagination has much more sway over us than reality.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Beauty attracts us, we despise the useful; and beauty often leads us astray.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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In all times, the small have had to pay for the foolishness of the great.

Michael Levine

Michael Levine

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Having children doesn't make one a father, just like having a piano doesn't make one a pianist.

Michael Levine

Michael Levine

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Winners are very lucky. If you don't believe it, ask a loser.

Duke of Levis

Duke of Levis

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Laughter keeps us more reasonable than anger.

Duke of Levis

Duke of Levis

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It is easier to judge a man's talent by his questions than by his answers.

Duke of Levis

Duke of Levis

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Repeating is persuading with more detail.

Duke of Levis

Duke of Levis

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A lot of people could be made happy with all the happiness that is lost in this world.

Gregg Levoy

Gregg Levoy

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He is my dearest friend and the cruelest of my rivals, my confidant and the one who betrays me, the one who supports me and the one I depend on; and most terrifying of all: he is my equal.