Rabelais

Famous quotes containing the word rabelais:

    “I’ve often heard it said, as the common proverb goes, that a fool can teach a wise man well.”
    —François Rabelais (1494–1553)

    “I’d gladly do without a valet. I’m never so well treated as when I’m without a valet.”
    —François Rabelais (1494–1553)

    “How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?”
    —François Rabelais (1494–1553)