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Jean de la Fontaine Quotes: Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses it would still be just to deem it good for something.
         

Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses it would still be just to deem it good for something.


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Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses it would still be just to deem it good for something.
         



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