Languages exist by arbitrary institutions and conventions among peoples; words, as the dialecticians tell us, do not signify naturally, but at our pleasure.
FRANCOIS RABELAISGiving words is an act of lovers.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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So much is a man worth as he esteems himself.
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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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Wisdom entereth not into a malicious mind.
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Let every one be fully convinced in his own mind.
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If you understand why a monkey in a family is always mocked and harassed, you understand why monks are rejected by all–both old and young.
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A good intention does not mean honor.
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A habit does not a monk make.
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I am going to seek a great purpose, draw the curtain, the farce is played.
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Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
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I never drink without a thirst, either present or future.
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Appetite comes with eating…..but thirst goes away with drinking.
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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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Debts and lies are generally mixed together.
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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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To good and true love, fear is forever affixed.
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