Skip to content

Bones Quote by Jean de La Fontaine

“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
Download Open image
“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

Source Fable: "Le Loup et le Cheval", 1668

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.

3.6 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Jean de La Fontaine

Explore all 166 Jean de La Fontaine quotes

More Bones quotes

Browse all 2,113 Bones quotes