Debts and lies are generally mixed together. [Fr., Debtes et mensonges sont ordinairement ensemble rallies.] — Francois Rabelais Debt Copy Share Image
The dress does not make the monk. [Fr., L'habit ne fait le moine.] — Francois Rabelais Appearance Copy Share Image
Not everyone is a debtor who wishes to be; not everyone who wishes makes creditors. — Francois Rabelais Creditors Copy Share Image
Pantagruelism is a certain gaitey of the spirit consisting in a disdain for the hazards of fortune. — Francois Rabelais Certain Copy Share Image
The age was still dark and reeked of the havoc and misfortunes of the Goths who had put all good literature to… — Francois Rabelais Age Copy Share Image
It's a shame to be called "educated" those who do not study the ancient Greek writers. — Francois Rabelais Ancient Copy Share Image
A war undertaken without sufficient monies has but a wisp of force. Coins are the very sinews of battles. — Francois Rabelais Battle Copy Share Image
Hungry bellies have no ears. [Fr., La ventre affame n'point d'oreilles.] — Francois Rabelais Belly Copy Share Image
Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words. — Francois Rabelais Attractive Copy Share Image
A man of good sense always believes what he is told, and what he finds written down. — Francois Rabelais Always believe Copy Share Image
How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself? — Francois Rabelais Able Copy Share Image
Always open all gates and roads to your enemies, and rather make for them a bridge of silver, to get rid of… — Francois Rabelais Bridges Copy Share Image
“...and also celebrate the Skill of the Scythians in that Art, who sent once to Darius King of Persia an Embassador that… — François Rabelais Trash talking Copy Share Image
The remedy for thirst? It is the opposite of the one for a dog bite: run always after a dog, he'll never… — Francois Rabelais Dog Copy Share Image
I have already related to you great and admirable things; but, if you might be induced to adventure upon the hazard of… — Francois Rabelais Admirable Copy Share Image
The Devil was sick - the Devil a monk would be, The Devil was well the devil a monk was he — Francois Rabelais Devil Copy Share Image
Do not limp before the lame. [Old Fr., Ne clochez pas devant les boyteus.] — Francois Rabelais Lame Copy Share Image
If you wish to avoid seeing a fool you must first break your looking glass. — Francois Rabelais Fool Copy Share Image
