Oh thrice and four times happy, those who plant cabbages.
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Oh thrice and four times happy, those who plant cabbages.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI 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 RABELAISLet every one be fully convinced in his own mind.
FRANCOIS RABELAISIt’s a shame to be called “educated” those who do not study the ancient Greek writers.
FRANCOIS RABELAISHow can I govern others, who can’t even govern myself?
FRANCOIS RABELAISBecause 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.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI’d rather write about laughing than crying, For laughter makes men human, and courageous.
FRANCOIS RABELAISNature made the day for exercise, work and seeing to one’s business; and … it provides us with a candle, which is to say the bright and joyous light of the sun.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThere is nothing holy nor sacred to those who have abandoned God and reason in order to follow their perverse desires.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI never sleep in comfort save when I am hearing a sermon or praying to God.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThought I to myself, we shall never come off scot-free.
FRANCOIS RABELAISThe 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.
FRANCOIS RABELAISI drink no more than a sponge.
FRANCOIS RABELAISNo noble man ever hated good wine.
FRANCOIS RABELAISTo good and true love, fear is forever affixed.
FRANCOIS RABELAISIf 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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