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Jean de La Fontaine Quotes: We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.
         

We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.


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This page presents the quote "We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.". Author of this quote is Jean de La Fontaine. This quote is about behavior,.