French - Philosopher | February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
Every man bears the whole stamp of the human condition.
Michel de Montaigne
ManHumanHuman ConditionWhole
Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.
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I speak the truth not so much as I would, but as much as I dare, and I dare a little more as I grow older.
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We can be knowledgable with other men's knowledge but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.
WisdomKnowledgeMenWiseCannot
It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.
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It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.
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I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of.
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Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one's own goodness.
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A wise man sees as much as he ought, not as much as he can.
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How many things we held yesterday as articles of faith which today we tell as fables.
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The public weal requires that men should betray, and lie, and massacre.
MenLieShouldBetrayPublic
The way of the world is to make laws, but follow custom.
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