War begun without good provision of money beforehand for going through with it is but as a breathing of strength and blast that will quickly pass away. Coin is the sinews of war.
FRANCOIS RABELAISTell the truth and shame the devil.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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One falls to the ground in trying to sit on two stools.
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Tell the truth and shame the devil.
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The appetite grows with eating.
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In this mortal life, nothing is blessed throughout.
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Nature abhors a vacuum.
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Row on whatever happens.
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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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Hungry bellies have no ears.
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The belly has no ears nor is it to be filled with fair words.
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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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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 am going to seek a grand perhaps.
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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.
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Never did a great man hate good wine.
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To good and true love, fear is forever affixed.
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