I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself.
MICHEL DE MONTAIGNEAge imprints more wrinkles in the mind than it does on the face.
More Michel de Montaigne Quotes
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I care not so much what I am to others as what I am to myself. I will be rich by myself, and not by borrowing.
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Few men have been admired of their familiars.
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Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.
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He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.
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The finest souls are those that have the most variety and suppleness.
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Stubborn and ardent clinging to one’s opinion is the best proof of stupidity.
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It is an absolute and virtually divine perfection to know how to enjoy our being rightfully.
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If ordinary people complain that I speak too much of myself, I complain that they do not even think of themselves.
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The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.
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I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of.
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If you don’t know how to die, don’t worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately.
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Marriage, a market which has nothing free but the entrance.
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The ceaseless labour of your life is to build the house of death.
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She will do this job perfectly for you; don’t bother your head about it.
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An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity.
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