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Alarmism1 quote
Then one day there really was a wolf but when the boy shouted, they didn't believe him. — AesopDeath1 quote
Death never takes the wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1678False alarms1 quote
Then one day there really was a wolf but when the boy shouted, they didn't believe him. — AesopFortitude1 quote
I bend and I break not. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668God's favor1 quote
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Inner strength1 quote
I bend and I break not. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Locus of control1 quote
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Resilience1 quote
I bend but do not break. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Taking initiative1 quote
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668