There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation. (François Rabelais)

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

François Rabelais

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