Science sans conscience. Knowledge without conscience is but the ruin of the soul.
FRANCOIS RABELAISScience sans conscience. Knowledge without conscience is but the ruin of the soul.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThere is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.
FRANCOIS RABELAISOh how unhappy is the prince served by such men who are so easily corrupted.
FRANCOIS RABELAISLet every one be fully convinced in his own mind.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThere are more old drunkards than old physicians.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI drink eternally. For me it is an eternity of drinking, and a drinking up of eternity.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI never sleep comfortably except when I am at sermon or when I pray to God.
FRANCOIS RABELAISTell the truth and shame the devil.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA good intention does not mean honor.
FRANCOIS RABELAISHow shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
FRANCOIS RABELAISA certain jollity of mind, pickled in the scorn of fortune.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThere is nothing holy nor sacred to those who have abandoned God and reason in order to follow their perverse desires.
FRANCOIS RABELAISEverything comes in time to those who can wait.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI drink for the thirst to come.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThe remedy for thirst? It is the opposite of the one for a dog bite: run always after a dog, he’ll never bite you; drink always before thirst, and it will never overtake you.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI am going to seek a great purpose, draw the curtain, the farce is played.
FRANCOIS RABELAIS