Meandering . . .

Today is the birthday of Jean de La Fontaine (July 8, 1621 – April 13, 1695), fabulist and poet.

"A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it." - Jean de La Fontaine

"Beware, so long as you live, of judging men by their outward appearance." - Jean de La Fontaine

"Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish." - Jean de La Fontaine

"Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable." - Jean de La Fontaine

"Never sell the bear's skin before one has killed the beast." - Jean de La Fontaine

"People must help one another; it is nature's law." - Jean de La Fontaine

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