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Death1 quote
Death never takes the wise man by surprise; he is always ready to go. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1678
Fortitude1 quote
I bend and I break not. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668
I bend and I break not. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668
Resilience1 quote
I bend but do not break. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668