Maxioms by Michel De Montaigne
Even on the highest throne in the world, we are still sitting on our ass.
Even on the highest throne in the world, we are still sitting on our ass.
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
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 quote others only in order the better to express myself.
I quote others only in order the better to express myself.
Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from read more
Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.
