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
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.
If you don't know how to die, don't worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully read more
If you don't know how to die, don't worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you; don't bother your head about it.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.
Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.
Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do.
