We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.
FRANCOIS RABELAISDeath is the vast perhaps.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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If the head is lost, all that perishes is the individual; if the balls are lost, all of human nature perishes.
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Ignorance is the mother of all evils.
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The scent of wine, oh how much more agreeable, laughing, praying, celestial and delicious it is than that of oil!
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Machination is worth more than force.
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It’s a shame to be called “educated” those who do not study the ancient Greek writers.
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In this mortal life, nothing is blessed throughout.
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Tell the truth and shame the devil.
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A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.
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I never sleep in comfort save when I am hearing a sermon or praying to God.
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I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.
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Because just as arms have no force outside if there is no counsel within a house, study is vain and counsel useless that is not put to virtuous effect when the time calls.
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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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How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
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How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?
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Row on whatever happens.
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