Montaigne

Famous quotes containing the word montaigne:

    There is a certain amount of purpose, acquiescence, and satisfaction in nursing one’s melancholy.
    —Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

    Authors communicate with the people by some special extrinsic mark; I am the first to do so by my entire being, as Michel de Montaigne.
    —Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

    The wise man should withdraw his soul within, out of the crowd, and keep it in freedom and power to judge things freely; but as for externals, he should wholly follow the accepted fashions and forms.
    —Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)