There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

Quote by Francois Rabelais

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I know of a charm by way of a prayer that will preserve a man...

I know of a charm by way of a prayer that will preserve a man...

Frugality is for the vulgar.

Frugality is for the vulgar.

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...

The remedy for thirst? It is the opposite of the one for a dog bite:...

The remedy for thirst? It is the opposite of the one for a dog bite:...

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

Misery is the company of Lawsuits.

Misery is the company of Lawsuits.

I drink no more than a sponge

I drink no more than a sponge

Remove idleness from the world and soon the arts of Cupid would perish.

Remove idleness from the world and soon the arts of Cupid would perish.

In their rules there was only one clause: Do what you will.

In their rules there was only one clause: Do what you will.

Half the world does not know how the other half lives.

Half the world does not know how the other half lives.

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

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

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

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

I drink no more than a sponge.

I drink no more than a sponge.

Ignorance is the mother of all evils.

Ignorance is the mother of all evils.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

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...

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...

Everything comes in time to those who can wait.

Everything comes in time to those who can wait.

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...