Quotes by Jean de La Fontaine

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Sadness flies on the wings of time.

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Beware of him, no matter how long you live to judge a man by his appearance!

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You run for nothing if you don't start on time.

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Sometimes a person meets his fate on the very road he wants to avoid.

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The shortest work is always the best.

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We are never satisfied with our place; which is: the most despised.

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He who sees a lot, retains a lot.

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If you're kind-hearted, it's a nice virtue, but first check who you're with!