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One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
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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