We have power over nothing except our will. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (195…

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We have power over nothing except our will. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1958). Essays
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Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.
Every other knowledge is harmful to him who does not have knowledge of goodness. ✨ Essays by Michel de Montaigne, Book I, Ch. 25, 1595.
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 conscien … ▶
I find that the best virtue I have has in it some tincture of vice. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (2016). Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated), p.1414, Delphi Classics
The most evident token and apparent sign of true wisdom is a constant and unconstrained rejoicing. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (1904). Great Essays by Montaigne, Sidney, Milton, Cowley, Disraeli, Lamb, Irv … ▶

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