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Jean de La Fontaine

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Jean de La Fontaine (IPA: [~ d la f~tn] ; 8 July 1621 – 13 April 1695) was the most famous French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. He is known above all for his Fables, which provided a model for subsequent fabulists across Europe and numerous alternative versions in France, and in French regional languages.

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Quote Left Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
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Quote Left Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Quote Left Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
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Quote Left Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.
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Quote Left Beware so long as you live, of judging people by appearances.
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