Maxioms by Michel De Montaigne
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar
The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar
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.
If you don't know how to die, don't worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully read more
If you don't know how to die, don't worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you; don't bother your head about it.
There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.
There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.
