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It may be said that his wit shines at the expense of his memory. – Alain-Rene Lesage
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-Rene Lesage
Mutual content is like a river, which must have its banks on either side. – Alain-Rene Lesage
On peut dire que son esprit brille aux dépens de sa mémoire (One may say that his wit shines by the help of his memory). – Alain-Rene Lesage