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Letter "M" » Michel de Montaigne Quotes
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«'Tis the sharpness of our mind that gives the edge to our pains and pleasures.»
«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.»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Relationships,
Self-esteem,
Self-reliance
| Keywords:
borrowing
«No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Goals,
Travel
| Keywords:
addresses, port, ports, serves, voyage
«The plainest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness: her state is like that of things in the regions above the moon, always clear and serene»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Wisdom
| Keywords:
cheerfulness, continual, plainest, regions, serene, The Moon
«I listen with attention to the judgement of all men; but so far as I can remember, I have followed none but my own»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Judgement,
Self-reliance
| Keywords:
followed, judgement, so far, with attention
«Everyone may speak truly, but to speak logically, prudently, and adequately is a talent few possess.»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Communication,
Talent
| Keywords:
adequately, prudently
«Friendship is a creature formed for a companionship not for a herd»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Friendship
| Keywords:
companionship, formed, herd
«Wonder is the foundation of all philosophy, inquiry the progress, ignorance the end»
Author: Michel de Montaigne
(Philosopher, Writer)
| About:
Ignorance,
Philosophy,
Progress,
Wonder
| Keywords:
foundation, inquiries, inquiry, The Foundation
«No noble thing can be done without risks»
«I do myself a greater injury in lying than I do him of whom I tell a lie.»
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