I've often heard it said, as the common proverb goes, that a fool can teach a wise man well.
Francois RabelaisGo, all of you poor people, in the name of God the Creator, and let him forever be your guide. And henceforth, do not be beguiledby these idle and useless pilgrimages. See to your families, and work, each one of you, in your vocation, raise your children, and live as the good Apostle Paul teaches you.
Francois RabelaisIf you understand why a monkey in a family is always mocked and harassed, you understand why monks are rejected by all--both old and young.
Francois RabelaisFew and signally blessed are those whom Jupiter has destined to be cabbage-planters. For they've always one foot on the ground andthe other not far from it. Anyone is welcome to argue about felicity and supreme happiness. But the man who plants cabbages I now positively declare to be the happiest of mortals.
Francois Rabelais