Short quotes

Collection of phrases and short quotes to share on your social networks.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Wisdom is a treasure that never causes hindrances.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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The greed loses everything by wanting it all.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Friendship, like the evening shadow, widens at the twilight of life.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Any power, if not based on unity, is weak.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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There is no use in running; what is convenient is to leave on time.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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Work is the only capital not subject to bankruptcy.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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The greatest misfortune is to deserve misfortune.

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.

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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.