I won’t undertake war until I have tried all the arts and means of peace. FRANCOIS RABELAIS ArtPeaceTryWar
There is nothing holy nor sacred to those who have abandoned God and reason in order to follow their perverse desires. FRANCOIS RABELAIS AbandonmentDesireHolyPervertSacred
It’s a shame to be called “educated” those who do not study the ancient Greek writers. FRANCOIS RABELAIS AncientEducationShameStudyWriting
Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men. Remember this. FRANCOIS RABELAIS FriendshipManNoticeRemember
Indeed, said the monk, a mass, a matins, and vespers well rung are half-said. FRANCOIS RABELAIS MonkPublic
How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise? FRANCOIS RABELAIS FoolishPresentWisdom
Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words. FRANCOIS RABELAIS AttractiveLoveValueWord
From the gut comes the strut, and where hunger reigns, strength abstains. FRANCOIS RABELAIS HungerStrength
How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself? FRANCOIS RABELAIS CommandMyselfPowerRule
