“A plodding diligence brings us sooner to our journey's end than a fluttering way of advancing by starts.”
Quote by Roger L'Estrange
Work
Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections
This book is a compilation of fables from the works of Æsop and other notable mythologists. It includes the stories along with their underlying moral teachings and reflective commentary. more
Author
Roger L'Estrange
Roger L'Estrange was an English author and translator, renowned for his translation of the Bible into English, which was widely used during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was also a playwright and poet, contributing to the literary scene of his era. more
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Source: Fables of Aesop and Other Eminent Mythologists: With Morals and Reflections
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Source: Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections
Source: Fables of Æsop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflections