“Against fortune the carter cracks his whip in vain. [Fr., Centre fortune, la diverse un chartier rompit nazardes son fouet.]”
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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“Do not limp before the lame. [Old Fr., Ne clochez pas devant les boyteus.]”
“Of a young hermit, an old devil. [Fr., De jeune hermite, vieil diable.]”
“Strike the iron whilst it is hot.”
Source: Gargantua and Pantagruel