Maxioms by Michel De Montaigne
Wonder is the foundation of all philosophy, inquiry the progress, ignorance the end
Wonder is the foundation of all philosophy, inquiry the progress, ignorance the end
Even on the most exalted throne in the world we are only sitting on our own bottom.
Even on the most exalted throne in the world we are only sitting on our own bottom.
I quote others only in order the better to express myself.
I quote others only in order the better to express myself.
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know.
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know.
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.
