In his commerce with men I mean him to include- and that principally- …

Michel de Montaigne
452 citations
In his commerce with men I mean him to include- and that principally- those who live only in the memory of books. By means of history he will frequent those great souls of former years. If you want it to be so, history can be a waste of time; it can also be, if you want it to be so, a study bearing fruit beyond price. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1991). The essays of Michel de Montaigne, Lane, Allen
Reading Time
18

More Author Quotes

Plenty and indigence depend upon the opinion every one has of them; and riches, like glory of health, have no more beauty or pleasure than their possessor is pleaded to lend them.
Judgement can do without knowledge: but not knowledge without judgement. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1991). The essays of Michel de Montaigne, Lane, Allen
It is a human tendency to measure truth and error by our capacity.
Intemperance is the plaque of sensuality, and temperance is not its bane but its seasoning.
Getting married is very much like going to a restaurant with friends. You order what you want then when you see what the other person has, you wish you had ordered that.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes