A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
Jean de La FontaineBe advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them.
Jean de La FontaineWe like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.
Jean de La FontaineDressed in the lion's skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
Jean de La FontaineEvery flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.
Jean de La FontaineWe must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we laugh at all.
Jean de La FontaineBeware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
Jean de La FontaineDeath never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
Jean de La FontaineNothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
Jean de La Fontaine