We will take the good-will for the deed.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA man of good sense always believes what he is told, and what he finds written down.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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A little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tunder.
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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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The Lord forbid that I should be out of debt, as if indeed I could not be trusted.
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Against fortune the carter cracks his whip in vain.
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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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Of a young hermit, an old devil.
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Half the world does not know how the other half lives.
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I never drink without a thirst, either present or future.
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Such is the nature and make-up of the French that they are only good at the start. Then they are worse than devils, but, given time, they’re less than women.
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So much is a man worth as he esteems himself.
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Not everyone is a debtor who wishes to be; not everyone who wishes makes creditors.
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Appetite comes with eating…..but thirst goes away with drinking.
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If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.
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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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We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.
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