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“Such gluttony second to none Almost ended fatally When a bone choked a wolf as he gulped what he ate” quote by Jean de La Fontaine
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“Such gluttony second to none Almost ended fatally When a bone choked a wolf as he gulped what he ate”

Jean de La Fontaine

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Excessive greed can lead to fatal consequences, as shown by a wolf choking on a bone it tried to swallow whole.

In simple terms: Greed can be deadly.

Key Takeaway

Avoid overindulgence.

Themes

greed consequences self‑control

Mood

cautionary didactic

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • financial speculation
  • risky ventures

Key Concepts

moral lessons animal allegory

Questions to Reflect On

  • When has overreaching caused failure?
  • How can moderation be practiced daily?
A Different Perspective

Greed may be rationalized as ambition.

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