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Are there any famous quotes by Jean de la Fontaine?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He never said anything worthy

  • He only quoted others

Answer

Jean de la Fontaine was a French fabulist who is best known for his 248 fables, which are short stories with a moral lesson. One of his most famous quotes is "La raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleure" ("The reason of the strongest is always the best"). This quote has been used to describe the way that power is often used to justify injustice.
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