Michel de Montaigne

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal read more

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, read more

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I.

There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.

There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.

Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from read more

Courtesy is a science of the highest importance. It is ... opening a door that we may derive instruction from the example of others, and at the same time enabling us to benefit them by our example, if there be anything in our character worthy of imitation.

Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade. Instead, learn the trade.

Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade. Instead, learn the trade.