François Rabelais Quotes

A collection of quotes by François Rabelais.

François Rabelais (1494-1553) was a French writer and physician. He is best known for his satirical and comedic works, particularly "Gargantua and Pantagruel." Rabelais was a humanist and his writings often critiqued the social, religious, and political institutions of his time. His works celebrated human intellect and the pursuit of knowledge. Rabelais' use of bawdy humor and playful language made him a controversial figure during his lifetime, but he remains an influential figure in French literature and a pioneer of Renaissance thought.