All roads lead to Rome; but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.Jean de la Fontaine
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.Jean de la Fontaine
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
Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats; neither fear nor shame can cure them.Jean de la Fontaine
Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.Jean de la Fontaine