Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy… - Jean de La Fontaine

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Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

Jean de La Fontaine

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Jean de La Fontaine (July 8 1621 – April 13 1695) is a famous French fabulist and the most widely read French poet of the 17th century.

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Alternative Names: J. de La Fontaine • Jean de la Fontaine • Jean de Lafontaine

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Nous n'écoutons d'instincts que ceux qui sont les nôtres,
Et ne croyons le mal que quand il est venu.

Amour est un étrange maître! Heureux qui peut ne le connaître Que par récit, lui ni ses coups!

On rencontre sa destinée
Souvent par des chemins qu’on prend pour l’éviter.

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. - Jean de La Fontaine

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