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I drink for the thirst to come.

Francois Rabelais

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Francois Rabelais
Died: 1553
Died: April 9
Clergyman
Monk
Novelist
Physician Writer
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Chinon-sur-Vienne
Francois Rabelais
Rabelais
Thirst
Beer
Drink
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