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We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Petite ville, grand renom.
Small town, great renown.

Petite ville, grand renom.
Small town, great renown.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: Cities Quotes,
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He who has not an adventure has not horse or mule, so says
Solomon.--Who is too adventurous, said Echephron,--loses read more

He who has not an adventure has not horse or mule, so says
Solomon.--Who is too adventurous, said Echephron,--loses horse
and mule.
[Fr., Qui ne s'adventure n'a cheval ny mule, ce dist Salomon.--
Qui trop, dist Echephron, s'adventure--perd cheval et mule,
respondit Malcon.]

by Francois Rabelais Found in: Adventure Quotes,
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Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

by Francois Rabelais Found in: General Sayings,
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Panurge had a flea in his ear.
[Fr., Panurge auoyt la pulee en l' oreille.]

Panurge had a flea in his ear.
[Fr., Panurge auoyt la pulee en l' oreille.]

by Francois Rabelais Found in: Fleas Quotes,
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