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Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
Jean de La Fontaine
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About Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine was a Poet from France (1621–1695).

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Who said "Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go."?
This quote is attributed to Jean de La Fontaine, a Poet from France.
When did Jean de La Fontaine live?
Jean de La Fontaine lived from 1621 – 1695.
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