I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence is in God my protector, who never abandons those who have put all their hope and thought in him.
FRANCOIS RABELAISAgainst fortune the carter cracks his whip in vain.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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There is nothing holy nor sacred to those who have abandoned God and reason in order to follow their perverse desires.
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Hungry bellies have no ears.
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Giving words is an act of lovers.
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Never did a great man hate good wine.
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We will take the good-will for the deed.
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If you understand why a monkey in a family is always mocked and harassed, you understand why monks are rejected by all–both old and young.
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I know of a charm by way of a prayer that will preserve a man from the violence of guns and all manner of fire-weapons and engines but it will do me no good because I do not believe it
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Debts and lies are generally mixed together.
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Frugality is for the vulgar.
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The deed will be accomplished with the least amount of bloodshed possible, and, if possible, we’ll save all the souls and send them happily off to their abode.
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Against fortune the carter cracks his whip in vain.
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If you wish to be good “Pantagruelists” (which is to say, live in peace, joy, health, and always dining well), never put too much faith in people who look out through a hole.
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I’ve often heard it said, as the common proverb goes, that a fool can teach a wise man well.
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A crier of green sauce.
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You have no obligation under the sun other than to discover your real needs, to fulfill them, and to rejoice in doing so.
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