Death never takes the wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Death, Dying
A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Fate, Self-Discovery
Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Difficulty, Resilience
He knows the universe and does not know himself.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Self-Knowledge, Awareness
The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Optimism, Positive Attitudes
Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Adversity, Difficulties
Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Time, Patience
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Fear, Anxiety
Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance.
—Jean de La Fontaine
Topics: Appearance
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