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There is nothing more notable in Socrates than that he found time, when he was an old man, to learn read more

There is nothing more notable in Socrates than that he found time, when he was an old man, to learn music and dancing, and thought it time well spent.

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Music Quotes,
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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

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Diversity Quotes,
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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.

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Courtesy Quotes,
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There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.

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

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Agreement Quotes,
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The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar

The greater part of the world's troubles are due to questions of grammar

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Grammar Quotes,
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