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Jean de La Fontaine

Quote of Jean de La Fontaine - By the work one knows the...


Biography - Jean de La Fontaine:

French poet.
Born: 1621 - Died: 1695
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
France

By the work one knows the workman.


Note 

Note




Quote source: Les Frelons et les Mouches à miel

Wikisource - La Fontaine - Fables (fr) 




Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
A l'œuvre on connaît l'artisan.

German
Am Werk erkennt man den Meister.




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See also...






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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.





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