I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.

Quote by Francois Rabelais

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Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.

Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and...

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and...

A habit does not a monk make.

A habit does not a monk make.

When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink.

When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink.

The scent of wine, oh how much more agreeable, laughing, praying, celestial and delicious it...

The scent of wine, oh how much more agreeable, laughing, praying, celestial and delicious it...

From the gut comes the strut, and where hunger reigns, strength abstains.

From the gut comes the strut, and where hunger reigns, strength abstains.

The right moment wears a full head of hair: when it has been missed, you...

The right moment wears a full head of hair: when it has been missed, you...

I drink no more than a sponge

I drink no more than a sponge

If you wish to avoid seeing a fool you must first break your looking glass.

If you wish to avoid seeing a fool you must first break your looking glass.

It is my opinion that time brings all things to fruition; by time all things...

It is my opinion that time brings all things to fruition; by time all things...

Everything comes in time to those who can wait.

Everything comes in time to those who can wait.

Science without conscience is the death of the soul.

Science without conscience is the death of the soul.

I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence...

I place no hope in my strength, nor in my works: but all my confidence...

How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and...

How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and...

Nature abhors a vacuum.

Nature abhors a vacuum.

I drink no more than a sponge.

I drink no more than a sponge.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

There are more old drunkards than old physicians.

There are more old drunkards than old physicians.

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men....

Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men....