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Jean de La Fontaine Quotes: What is denominated discretion in man we call cunning in brutes.
         

What is denominated discretion in man we call cunning in brutes.


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This page presents the quote "What is denominated discretion in man we call cunning in brutes.". Author of this quote is Jean de La Fontaine. This quote is about discretion, cunning, men, brutes,.