A war undertaken without sufficient monies has but a wisp of force. Coins are the very sinews of battles.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA crier of green sauce.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men. Remember this.
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No clock is more regular than the belly.
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Appetite comes with eating.
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One falls to the ground in trying to sit on two stools.
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How can I govern others, who can’t even govern myself?
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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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Thought I to myself, we shall never come off scot-free.
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From the gut comes the strut, and where hunger reigns, strength abstains.
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A little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tunder.
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The dress does not make the monk.
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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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In this mortal life, nothing is blessed throughout.
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He that has patience may compass anything.
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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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I am going to seek a great perhaps.
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