It is better to write of laughter than of tears, for laughter is the property of man.
FRANCOIS RABELAISGestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Don’t limp in front of the lame.
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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.
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Nature made the day for exercise, work and seeing to one’s business; and … it provides us with a candle, which is to say the bright and joyous light of the sun.
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If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.
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We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.
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When my soul leaves this human dwelling, I will not consider myself to have completely died, but to pass from one state to another, given that, in you and by you, I remain in my visible image in this world.
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There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.
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I’d gladly do without a valet. I’m never so well treated as when I’m without a valet.
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Plain as a nose in a man’s face.
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In this mortal life, nothing is blessed throughout.
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A man of good sense always believes what he is told, and what he finds written down.
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Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men. Remember this.
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Of a young hermit, an old devil.
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How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
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