Jean de La Fontaine (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.
By the work one knows the workman. Use this quote
It is impossible to please all the world and one's father. Use this quote
Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go. Use this quote
Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer. Use this quote
Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life. Use this quote
Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance. Use this quote
Patience and time do more than strength or passion. Use this quote
People must help one another; it is nature's law. Use this quote
Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people. Use this quote
