We must oblige everybody as much as we can; we have often need of assistance from those inferior to ourselves.

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

We must oblige everybody as much as we can; we have often need of assistance from those inferior to ourselves.

Jean de La Fontaine · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 426

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Let us not overstrain our abilities, or we shall do nothing with grace. A clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman.

Jean de La Fontaine · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 17

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Happy the man who lives at home, making it his business to regulate his desires.

Jean de La Fontaine · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 523

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

We ought never to mock the wretched, for who can be sure of being always happy?

Jean de La Fontaine · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 63

Wording recorded in the collection; original language not established.

Nothing is so oppressive as a secret; it is difficult for ladies to keep it long, and I know even in this matter a good number of men who are women.

Jean de La Fontaine · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 99