War begun without good provision of money beforehand for going through with it is but as a breathing of strength and blast that will quickly pass away. Coin is the sinews of war.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA certain jollity of mind, pickled in the scorn of fortune.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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I drink no more than a sponge.
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There are more old drunkards than old physicians.
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But where are the snows of last year? That was the greatest concern of Villon, the Parisian poet.
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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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He that has patience may compass anything.
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I build only living stones–men.
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Plain as a nose in a man’s face.
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The belly has no ears nor is it to be filled with fair words.
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Can there be any greater dotage in the world than for one to guide and direct his courses by the sound of a bell, and not by his own judgment.
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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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If in your soil it takes, to heaven A thousand thousand thanks be given; And say with France, it goodly goes, Where the Pantagruelion grows.
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If you want to avoid seeing an idiot, break the mirror.
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Not everyone is a debtor who wishes to be; not everyone who wishes makes creditors.
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Don’t limp in front of the lame.
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