Maxioms by Michel De Montaigne
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.
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
Wit is far more often a shield than a lance
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.
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.
