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French Philosopher, Writer February 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592

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Michel de Montaigne quote: "If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it..."
If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship rather than love. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Life itself is neither a good nor an evil: life is where good..."
Life itself is neither a good nor an evil: life is where good or evil find a place, depending on how you make it for them. Michel de Montaigne
In truth, knowledge is a great and very useful quality; those who despise it give evidence enough of their stupidity. Yet I do not set its value at that extreme measure that some attribute to it, such as the philosopher Herillus, who find in it the sovereign good and think it has the power to make us wise and happy. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or..."
It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor. Michel de Montaigne
In true education, anything that comes to our hand is as good as a book: the prank of a page- boy, the blunder of a servant, a bit of table talk - they are all part of the curriculum. Michel de Montaigne
There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscience…These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. “On Repentance Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should..."
Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should never venture to lie. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband."
A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. Michel de Montaigne
A noble heart should not belie its thoughts; it wants to reveal itself even to its inmost depths. There everything is good, at least everything is human. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Every other knowledge is harmful to him who does not have..."
Every other knowledge is harmful to him who does not have knowledge of goodness. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one's..."
Confidence in the goodness of another is good proof of one's own goodness. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "I will follow the good side right to the fire, but not into it..."
I will follow the good side right to the fire, but not into it if I can help it. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of soul, impossible."
Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of soul, impossible. Michel de Montaigne
Man (in good earnest) is a marvellous vain, fickle, and unstable subject, and on whom it is very hard to form any certain and uniform judgment. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others."
It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others. Michel de Montaigne

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