“The dress does not make the monk. [Fr., L'habit ne fait le moine.]”
Quote by Francois Rabelais
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Francois Rabelais
French Renaissance writer known for his satirical novel 'Gargantua and Pantagruel'. Rabelais' works are renowned for their humor, satire, and criticism of the church and social customs of the time. more
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Source: Gargantua and Pantagruel: Five Books of the Lives, Heroic Deeds and Sayings of Gargantua and his Son Pantagruel
“A good intention does not mean honor. [Fr., A bon entendeur ne faut qu'un parole.]”
“Hungry bellies have no ears. [Fr., La ventre affame n'point d'oreilles.]”
“Do not limp before the lame. [Old Fr., Ne clochez pas devant les boyteus.]”