Jean de La Fontaine Quotes

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

People who make no noise are dangerous.

Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

A hungry stomach cannot hear.

Clad in a lion’s shaggy hide An ass spread terror far and wide.

Dressed in the lion’s skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.

It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.

Everyone believes very easily whatever he fears or desires.