Help thyself and Heaven will help thee.

Aide-toi, le ciel t'aidera.

Jean de la Fontaine

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Topic

Taking initiative Locus of control God's favor

Author

Jean de la Fontaine

Source

Fables (de la Fontaine)

Medium

Fable and fairytale

Statement Type

Advice

Language

French

Time

1668 1660s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

La Fontaine, Jean. "Le Cartier Embourbe [The Carter in the Mire]." Fables. Paris, c. 1668, bk. 6, no. 17.

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