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Michel de Montaigne quotes about nature

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

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Michel de Montaigne quote: "There is no knowledge so hard to acquire as the knowledge of..."
There is no knowledge so hard to acquire as the knowledge of how to live this life well and naturally. Michel de Montaigne
It is not reasonable that art should win the place of honor over our great and powerful mother Nature. We have so overloaded the beauty and richness of her works by our inventions that we have quite smothered her. 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
Covetousness is both the beginning and the end of the devil's alphabet - the first vice in corrupt nature that moves, and the last which dies. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education,..."
Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome. Michel de Montaigne
This, reader, is an honest book...I want to appear in my simple, natural and everyday dress, without strain or artifice; for it is myself that I portray Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her..."
Let us permit nature to have her way. She understands her business better than we do. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "Let us give Nature a chance; she knows her business better..."
Let us give Nature a chance; she knows her business better than we do. Michel de Montaigne
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. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "The most fruitful and natural exercise for our minds is, in my..."
The most fruitful and natural exercise for our minds is, in my opinion, conversation. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge."
There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge. Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne quote: "There is nothing more unsociable than man, and nothing more..."
There is nothing more unsociable than man, and nothing more sociable: unsociable by his vice, sociable by his nature. Michel de Montaigne

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