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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Jean de La Fontaine
Jean de La Fontaine
Jean de La Fontaine
Born: Jul 8, 1621
Died: Apr 13, 1695

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Enemy, Dangerous, Nothing, More, Without, Friend, Discretion, Than, Prudent, Preferable, Even

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