A war undertaken without sufficient monies has but a wisp of force. Coins are the very sinews of battles.
FRANCOIS RABELAISA habit does not a monk make.
More Francois Rabelais Quotes
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Machination is worth more than force.
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I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.
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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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The most Christian France is the sole wet-nurse to the Roman court.
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A little rain beats down a big wind. Long drinking bouts break open the tunder.
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A habit does not a monk make.
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Keep running after a dog and he will never bite you.
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If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror
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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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There are more old drunkards than old physicians.
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Death is the vast perhaps.
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Early rising is no pleasure; early drinking’s just the measure.
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I never sleep in comfort save when I am hearing a sermon or praying to God.
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If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.
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If the head is lost, all that perishes is the individual; if the balls are lost, all of human nature perishes.
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