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A certain fox, it is said, wanted to become a wolf. Ah! who can say why no wolf has ever craved the life of a sheep?

Jean de La Fontaine

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Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine
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Born: July 8, 1621
Died: April 13, 1695 (aged 73)
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