When a Roman was returning from a trip, he used to send someone ahead …

Michel de Montaigne
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When a Roman was returning from a trip, he used to send someone ahead to let his wife know, so as not to surprise her in the act.
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What of a truth that is bounded by these mountains and is falsehood to the world that lives beyond? ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1973). Selections from the Essays, Harlan Davidson
The ceaseless labour of your life is to build the house of death. ✨ 'Essais' (1580) bk. 1, ch. 20
There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1907). The Essays
I had rather fashion my mind than furnish it. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1958). Complete Essays, p.622, Stanford University Press
When I dance, I dance; when I sleep, I sleep; yes, and when I walk alone in a beautiful orchard, if my thoughts drift to far-off matters for some part of the time for some other part I lead them back … ▶

When a Roman was returning from a trip, he used to send someone ahead to let his wife know, so as not to surprise her in the act.

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