Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.Jean de La Fontaine
O dire corruption, age of wretched ways!
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Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.
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Luck's always to blame.
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Delays are dangerous, in love or war,
And Nicaise is a proof they fortune mar.
Jean De La Fontaine
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