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Francois Rabelais Quotes

How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?
Francois Rabelais

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Clergyman Quotes
Category:
French Clergyman Quotes
Year of Birth:
1493
Date of Death:
April 9, 1553
Nationality:
French
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