“To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start”
Book:Illustrated Tales
Quote by Jean de La Fontaine
Work
Illustrated Tales
A diverse array of narratives accompanied by vivid illustrations. more
Author
Jean de La Fontaine
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. more
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