History some truths contains, which well may serve
For lessons. In my work you will observe
Ev'ry thing speaks - yea e'en the very fish -
And what they say, to ev'ry man a dish
Serves up; and I of animals make choice
That men may get instruction from their voice. (Jean de La Fontaine)

History some truths contains, which well may serve For lessons. In my work you will observe Ev'ry thing speaks - yea e'en the very fish - And what they say, to ev'ry man a dish Serves up; and I of animals make choice That men may get instruction from their voice.

Jean de La Fontaine

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