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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 Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes. Quote Right
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Quote Left By the work one knows the workmen. Quote Right
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Quote Left No path of flowers leads to glory. Quote Right
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Quote Left Neither wealth or greatness render us happy. Quote Right
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Quote Left We heed no instincts but our own. Quote Right
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