I know of a charm by way of a prayer that will preserve a man from the violence of guns and all manner of fire-weapons and engines but it will do me no good because I do not believe it
FRANCOIS RABELAISI never drink without a thirst, either present or future.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Machination is worth more than force.
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From the gut comes the strut, and where hunger reigns, strength abstains.
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There are more old drunkards than old physicians.
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I owe much; I have nothing; the rest I leave to the poor.
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I am going to seek a great purpose, draw the curtain, the farce is played.
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It’s a shame to be called “educated” those who do not study the ancient Greek writers.
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In their rules there was only one clause: Do what you will.
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To laugh is proper to man.
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Early rising is no pleasure; early drinking’s just the measure.
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The right moment wears a full head of hair: when it has been missed, you can’t get it back; it’s bald in the back of the head and never turns around.
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I’ve often heard it said, as the common proverb goes, that a fool can teach a wise man well.
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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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Hungry bellies have no ears.
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Frugality is for the vulgar.
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One falls to the ground in trying to sit on two stools.
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