Auteurs Quote by Jean de La Fontaine
“Un auteur ga" te tout quand il veut trop bien faire. An author spoils everything when he wants too much to do good.”
About This Quote
Source Fable: "Le Loup et l'Agneau", 1668
An author who over‑reaches in good intentions can ruin his work, turning virtue into excess.
In simple terms: Too much zeal spoils creation.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with restraint.
Themes
writing
moderation
intent
Mood
cautionary
didactic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative process
- editing
- project management
Key Concepts
literature
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When does restraint become stagnation?
- How to gauge proper effort?
A Different Perspective
Excessive caution can also hinder progress.
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