Michael Eyquen de Montaigne

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.

How many worthy men have we seen survive their own reputations!

How many worthy men have we seen survive their own reputations!

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and
perfected by degrees, by often handling read more

Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found and
perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing, as bears
leisurely lick their clubs into shape.

Persons of mean understandings, not so inquisitive, nor so well
instructed, are made good Christians, and by reverence and read more

Persons of mean understandings, not so inquisitive, nor so well
instructed, are made good Christians, and by reverence and
obedience, implicity believe, and abide by their belief.

One may be humble out of pride.

One may be humble out of pride.