The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mold. The same reason that makes us wrangle with a neighbor creates a war betwixt princes.
Michel de MontaigneObsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.
Michel de MontaigneI do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself.
Michel de MontaigneTags: inspirational confidence pride
If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I.
Michel de MontaigneTags: love
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 MontaigneNatural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome.
Michel de MontaigneAll is a-swarm with commentaries: of authors there is a dearth.
Michel de MontaigneTags: writing skills authorship loquacity
I had rather complain of ill-fortune than be ashamed of victory.
Michel de MontaigneParce que c'était lui, parce que c'était moi.
Michel de MontaigneI am afraid that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and that we have more curiosity than understanding. We grasp at everything, but catch nothing except wind.
Michel de MontaigneTags: curiosity understanding insight greed
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