If any one should importune me to give a reason why I loved him, I feel it could no otherwise be expressed than by making answer, ‘Because it was he; because it was I.’ There is, beyond what I am able to say, I know not what inexplicable and inevitable power that brought on this union.
Michel de MontaigneTags: love
To distract myself from tiresome thoughts, I have only to resort to books; they easily draw my mind to themselves and away from other things.
Michel de MontaigneThe soul in which philosophy dwells should by its health make even the body healthy. It should make its tranquillity and gladness shine out from within; should form in its own mold the outward demeanor, and consequently arm it with a graceful pride, an active and joyous bearing, and a contented and good-natured countenance. The surest sign of wisdom is constant cheerfulness.
Michel de MontaigneI never rebel so much against France as not to regard Paris with a friendly eye; she has had my heart since my childhood.... I love her tenderly, even to her warts and her spots. I am French only by this great city: the glory of France, and one of the noblest ornaments of the world.
Michel de MontaigneWhen I express my opinions it is so as to reveal the measure of my sight not the measure of the thing.
Michel de MontaigneEl amor no es más que el deseo furioso de algo que huye de nosotros...
Michel de MontaigneWe need to interpret interpretations more than to interpret things.
Michel de MontaigneEduquer, c'est allumer un feu
Michel de MontaigneAll is a-swarm with commentaries; of authors there is a dearth.
Michel de MontaigneLife should be an aim unto itself, a purpose unto itself.
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