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Michel De Montaigne Quotes

Biography: Michel de Montaigne is renowned for popularizing the essay as a litera... more Biography: Michel de Montaigne is renowned for popularizing the essay as a literary form. Born in France in 1533, Montaigne's introspective and personal style revolutionized philosophical writing. His major work, "Essays," reflects on human nature, society, and personal identity, blending skepticism with wit. less

"I quote others only in order the better to express myself."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Creativity, Communication, Expression

"The plague of man is boasting of his knowledge."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Human nature, Knowledge

"I speak the truth, not as much as I would, but as much as I dare."

Tags: Self-awareness, Courage, Confidence, Truth, Integrity

"A straight oar looks bent in the water."

Tags: Perspective, Perception, Reflection, Truth, Reality

"The only thing certain is nothing is certain."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Perspective, Reflection

"Ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head."

Tags: Ignorance, Serenity, Comfort, Tranquility, Mental state

"We only labor to stuff the memory, and leave the conscience and the understanding unfurnished and void."

Tags: Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Introspection, Education

"There is no man so good, who, were he to submit all his thoughts and actions to the laws, would not deserve hanging ten times in his life."

Tags: Philosophy, Human nature, Ethics, Self-reflection, Morality

"A man must be a little mad if he does not want to be even more so."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Mental health, Human nature

"It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others."

Tags: Wisdom, Learning, Critical thinking, Collaboration, Intellectual growth

"It is not death that alarms me, but dying."

Tags: Philosophy, Fear, Mortality, Human condition, Death

"Not being able to govern events, I govern myself."

Tags: Resilience, Mindfulness, Inner strength, Emotional intelligence, Self-discipline

"Confidence in others' honesty and sincerity motivates me when I am in difficult situations."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, Confidence, Integrity

"The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness."

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Positivity, Happiness, Mental health

"I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of."

Tags: Self-discovery, Identity, Purpose, Fear, Journey

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