Michel de Montaigne

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, read more

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I.

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

It should be noted that the games of children are not games, and must be considered as their most serious read more

It should be noted that the games of children are not games, and must be considered as their most serious actions.

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly.

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly.

There is no man so good, who, were he to submit all his thoughts and actions to the laws, would read more

There is no man so good, who, were he to submit all his thoughts and actions to the laws, would not deserve hanging ten times in his life.