A Quote by Francois Rabelais

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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Antiquity Do You Know Foolish How Know Made Made It Present Wise

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Francois Rabelais
French - Priest
1493 - April 9, 1553

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