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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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This page presents the quote "Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.". Author of this quote is Jean de La Fontaine. This quote is about stills, fool, adversity, senses,.