Languages exist by arbitrary institutions and conventions among peoples; words, as the dialecticians tell us, do not signify naturally, but at our pleasure.
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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Nature made the day for exercise, work and seeing to one’s business; and … it provides us with a candle, which is to say the bright and joyous light of the sun.
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Wisdom entereth not into a malicious mind.
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Death is the vast perhaps.
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No noble man ever hated good wine.
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If you wish to be good “Pantagruelists” (which is to say, live in peace, joy, health, and always dining well), never put too much faith in people who look out through a hole.
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A good intention does not mean honor.
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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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In their rules there was only one clause: Do what you will.
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I am going to seek a great purpose, draw the curtain, the farce is played.
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Not everyone is a debtor who wishes to be; not everyone who wishes makes creditors.
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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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Giving words is an act of lovers.
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Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.
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There are more old drunkards than old physicians.
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If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror
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