Michel de Montaigne

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal read more

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity

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.

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.

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.