John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
9547 Jean de La Fontaine 1621-1695 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 9547 |
| AUTHOR: | Jean de La Fontaine (1621–1695) |
| QUOTATION: | It is impossible to please all the world and one’s father. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Book iii. Fable 1. |