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Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.
Jean de La Fontaine
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Jean de La Fontaine
Age: 73 †
Born: 1621
Born: June 8
Died: 1695
Died: April 13
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Chateau-Thierry
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