Jean de La Fontaine Quotes (1621-1695)

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About Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine (July 8 1621 – April 13 1695) is a famous French fabulist and the most widely read French poet of the 17th century.

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The fly of the coach.
Je plie, et ne romps pas.
No path of flowers leads to glory.
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Aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera.
Plus fait douceur que violence.
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Jean de La Fontaine on Punctuality

It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.

Jean de La Fontaine on Desire

Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
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Jean de La Fontaine on Flies

A fly sat on the chariot wheel And said "what a dust I raise."
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Jean de La Fontaine on Destiny

Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.
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Jean de La Fontaine on Ability

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

Quotes mistakenly credited to Jean de La Fontaine

We must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we laugh at all.

About Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine (July 8 1621 – April 13 1695) is a famous French fabulist and the most widely read French poet of the 17th century.