Fate leads the willing, and th’ unwilling draws.
FRANCOIS RABELAISIf the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Giving words is an act of lovers.
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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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Machination is worth more than force.
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Oh thrice and four times happy, those who plant cabbages.
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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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How can I govern others, who can’t even govern myself?
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When undertaking marriage, everyone must be the judge of his own thoughts, and take counsel from himself.
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Keep running after a dog and he will never bite you.
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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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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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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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Row on whatever happens.
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Indeed, said the monk, a mass, a matins, and vespers well rung are half-said.
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The dress does not make the monk.
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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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