Michel de Montaigne

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

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

Those that will combat use and custom by the strict rules of grammar do but jest.

Those that will combat use and custom by the strict rules of grammar do but jest.

It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.

It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.

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.

I quote others only in order the better to express myself. •Michel De Montaigne Certain brief sentences read more

I quote others only in order the better to express myself. •Michel De Montaigne Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said. •Jean Rostand I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.