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01c. 1707 AD

It may be said that his wit shines at the expense of his memory.

Alain René Le Sage / quote

02c. 1707 AD

I wish you all sorts of prosperity with a little more taste.

Alain René Le Sage / quote

03c. 1707 AD

Isocrates was in the right to insinuate, in his elegant Greek expression, that what is got over the Devil's back is spent under his belly.

Alain René Le Sage / quote

04c. 1707 AD

Plain as a pike-staff.

Alain René Le Sage / quote

05c. 1707 AD

I am happy and content because I think I am.

Alain René Le Sage / quote