187 Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

Religious contention is the devil's harvest.

We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.

One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.

No favor can win gratitude from a cat.

How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.

Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.

We believe no evil till the evil's done

What God does, He does well.

Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.