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There is nothing useless to men of sense.
Jean de La Fontaine -
Il n'est rien d'inutile aux personnes de sens.
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 -
Dressed in the lion's skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
Jean de La Fontaine -
Never sell the bear's skin before one has killed the beast.
Jean de La Fontaine -
Je plie, et ne romps pas.
Jean de La Fontaine