One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking, and …

Michel de Montaigne
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One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking, and draws out discoveries, like wine and love. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (2016). Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated), p.1032, Delphi Classics
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One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking, and draws out discoveries, like wine and love. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (2016). Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated), p.1032, Delphi Classics

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