What did Jean de La Fontaine mean by: Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully. Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France Copy
+ What is denominated discretion in man we call cunning in brutes. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Comparison, Cunning, Discretion, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ Patience and perseverance at length Accomplish more than anger or brute strength. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Accomplishment, Patience, Perseverance, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ People must help one another; it is nature’s law. Author, July 30, 2023January 2, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Altruism, Cooperation, Interdependence, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ Blind fortune pursues inconsiderate rashness. [Fr., Fortune aveugle suit aveugle hardiesse.] Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Consequences, Fortune, Rashness, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ The sign brings customers. Author, October 5, 2023January 2, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, marketing, Success, Visibility, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them. Author, January 18, 2024January 9, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Deception, Exploitation, Relationships, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart. Author, August 15, 2023January 2, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Achievement, Personal Growth, Self-discipline, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
+ It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver. Author, November 4, 2023January 2, 2025, Jean de La Fontaine, Betrayal, Deception, Satisfaction, 0 Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance Read explanation François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
Whenever I see a Frans Hals I feel like painting, but when I see a Rembrandt I feel like giving up! Max Liebermann Painter · Germany
