Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.
MICHEL DE MONTAIGNEEvery man bears the whole stamp of the human condition.
More Michel de Montaigne Quotes
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It is a sign of contraction of the mind when it is content, or of weariness. A spirited mind never stops within itself; it is always aspiring and going beyond its strength.
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A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.
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There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.
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He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.
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In true education, anything that comes to our hand is as good as a book.
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One may be humble out of pride.
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Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should never venture to lie.
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Marriage, a market which has nothing free but the entrance.
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Ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head.
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The prank of a page- boy, the blunder of a servant, a bit of table talk – they are all part of the curriculum.
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He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears.
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Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.
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There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom.
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Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.
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A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.
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