Montaigne

Famous quotes containing the word montaigne:

“Almost all the opinions we have are taken on authority and on credit.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

“Speech belongs half to the speaker, half to the listener. The latter must prepare to receive it according to the motion it takes.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

“We cannot do without it, and yet we disgrace and vilify the same. It may be compared to a cage, the birds without despair to get in, and those within despair to get out.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)