For I make others say what I cannot say so well,... I do not count my borrowings, but, weight them.... They are all, or very nearly all, from such famous and ancient names that they seem to identify themselves enough without me.
Michel de MontaigneAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher, Writer
- Nationality: french
- Born: February 28, 1533
- Died: September 13, 1592
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