Quote by FranÃ§ois Villon

Through wind, hail or frost my living's made. I am a lecher, and she's a lecher with me. Which one of us is better? We're both alike: The one as worthy as the other. Bad rat, bad cat. We both love filth, and filth pursues us; We flee from honor, honor flees from us, In this brothel where we ply our trade.

Through wind, hail or frost my living's made. I am a lecher,

Summary

This quote depicts a sense of moral degradation and the loss of values. The speaker, who considers themselves and their companion as lechers, implies a lack of moral integrity and a willingness to engage in questionable habits. The comparison between a "bad rat" and a "bad cat" highlights the shared nature of their depraved behaviors. Both the speaker and their companion revel in filth and actively avoid honorable pursuits. The quote suggests that they operate within a metaphorical brothel, symbolizing a corrupted environment where their immoral actions thrive.

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Love Honor Brothels

By FranÃ§ois Villon

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