# Quote — Jean de La Fontaine, Fables

> For thee I'll trace in verses which I write
>
> Some sketches, paintings which indeed are light,
>
> And if the prize of pleasing thee I do not bear away,
>
> At least, the honour I shall have of having tried I say.

- Author: [Jean de La Fontaine](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jean-de-la-fontaine.md)
- Book: [Fables](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jean-de-la-fontaine/fables.md)
- Original (fr): Je vais t'entretenir de moindres aventures, / Te tracer en ces vers de légères peintures; / Et si de t'agréer je n'emporte le prix, / J'aurai du moins d'honneur de l'avoir entrepris.
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/jean-de-la-fontaine/fables/for-thee-ill

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