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.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tunder.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Pantagruelism is a certain gaitey of the spirit consisting in a disdain for the hazards of fortune.
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The belly has no ears nor is it to be filled with fair words.
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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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Frugality is for the vulgar.
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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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In their rules there was only one clause: Do what you will.
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Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
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So much is a man worth as he esteems himself.
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An old monkey never makes a pretty face.
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I am going to seek a great perhaps.
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There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.
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I’d gladly do without a valet. I’m never so well treated as when I’m without a valet.
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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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Debts and lies are generally mixed together.
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I never sleep in comfort save when I am hearing a sermon or praying to God.
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