Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable. — Jean de La Fontaine
Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them. — Jean de La Fontaine
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. — Jean de La Fontaine
Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life. — Jean de La Fontaine
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue — Jean de La Fontaine
It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective. — Jean de La Fontaine
Be advised that all flatterers live at the expense of those who listen to them. — Jean de La Fontaine
