The diversity of physical arguments and opinions embraces all sorts of methods.
Quotes from Essais — Michel de Montaigne
1533–1592 France
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What if he has borrowed the matter and spoiled the form, as it oft falls out?
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We must not attach knowledge to the mind, we have to incorporate it there.
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A little folly is desirable in him that will not be guilty of stupidity.
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Malice sucks up the greatest part of its own venom, and poisons itself.
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All that is under heaven, says the sage, runs one law and one fortune.
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The day of your birth is one day’s advance towards the grave.
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A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.
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Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.
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There is no wish more natural than the wish to know.
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Whatever can be done another day can be done today.
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Saying is one thing and doing is another.
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We seek and offer ourselves to be gulled.
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When I play with my cat, who knows if I am not a pastime to her more than she is to me?
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I will follow the good side right to the fire, but not into it if I can help it.
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Let us give Nature a chance; she knows her business better than we do.
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