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Jean de La Fontaine, a French poet, was born on July 8, 1621, and died on April 13, 1695. He is one of the representatives of French classical literature and is known for his fable poems.

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Famous Jean de La Fontaine Quotes

“All roads lead to Rome, but our antagonists think we should choose different paths.”

Thinking Should Different Path Rome Antagonist Different Paths

Author:Jean de La Fontaine

“Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.”

Should Worst Conditions Complaining Grants Request Jupiter

Author:Jean de La Fontaine

“One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.”

Needs Should Ability Oneself

Author:Jean de La Fontaine

“One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.”

Should Made Ability Trade Sticks Butchers

Book:The Fables of La Fontaine

Source: The Fables of La Fontaine

About the Author

Born: July 8, 1621
Died: April 13, 1695
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 159

Books & Sources

The Fables of La FontaineRelated source material

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