The scent of wine, oh how much more agreeable, laughing, praying, celestial and delicious it is than that of oil!
FRANCOIS RABELAISI’d rather write about laughing than crying, For laughter makes men human, and courageous.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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I owe much; I have nothing; the rest I leave to the poor.
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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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It is my feeling that Time ripens all things; with Time all things are revealed; Time is the father of truth.
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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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I drink no more than a sponge.
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An old monkey never makes a pretty face.
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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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Giving words is an act of lovers.
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Machination is worth more than force.
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If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror
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Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
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A certain jollity of mind, pickled in the scorn of fortune.
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A little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tunder.
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One falls to the ground in trying to sit on two stools.
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We will take the good-will for the deed.
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