". . . Dost thou think . . . thou're in the wilderness of your foolish university, wrangling and bawling among the idle wandering searchers and hunters after truth? By gold we have here other fish to fry. . . . People here must give categorical answers to what they don't know. . . . They must protest that they know what they never knew in their lives. . . ."

This quote from "Gargantua and Pantagruel" by François Rabelais encapsulates a sharp critique of societal and judicial systems. The phrase "other fish to fry" suggests that the priorities on Condemnation Island differ drastically from academic pursuits, focusing instead on practicality and expediency over truth-seeking. Gripe-men-all's mock trial is a satire of legal and bureaucratic processes that demand certainty even when none exists. By insisting that people "give categorical answers" and "protest that they know what they never knew," Rabelais highlights the absurdity and the often arbitrary nature of authority and decision-making. This mirrors real-world instances where individuals are forced to act with certainty about uncertain matters, often leading to unjust outcomes. Through humor and exaggeration, Rabelais invites readers to question and reflect on the validity and intentions of those in power.