There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation. – Francois Rabelais
Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words. – Francois Rabelais
How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself? – Francois Rabelais
Friends, you will notice that in this world there are many more ballocks than men. Remember this. – Francois Rabelais
Time, which wears down and diminishes all things, augments and increases good deeds, because a good turn liberally offered to a reasonable man grows continually through noble thought and memory. – Francois Rabelais
I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could. – Francois Rabelais