Jean De La Fontaine: Doing

Jean De La Fontaine was French poet, fabulist and writer.. Explore interesting quotes on doing.
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“Patience and time do more than strength or passion.”

Patience et longueur de temps
Font plus que force ni que rage.
Book II (1668), fable 11.
Fables (1668–1679)

“For thee I'll trace in verses which I write
Some sketches, paintings which indeed are light,
And if the prize of pleasing thee I do not bear away,
At least, the honour I shall have of having tried I say.”

Je vais t'entretenir de moindres aventures,
Te tracer en ces vers de légères peintures;
Et si de t'agréer je n'emporte le prix,
J'aurai du moins d'honneur de l'avoir entrepris.
Book I (1668), Dedication "To Monseigneur the Dauphin".
Fables (1668–1679)

“I bend but do not break.”

Je plie, et ne romps pas.
Book I (1668), fable 22.
Fables (1668–1679)