Wisdom is a solid and entire building, of which every piece keeps its …

Michel de Montaigne
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Wisdom is a solid and entire building, of which every piece keeps its place and bears its mark. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (2016). Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated), p.1327, Delphi Classics
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Wisdom is a solid and entire building, of which every piece keeps its place and bears its mark. ✨ Michel de Montaigne (2016). Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated), p.1327, Delphi Classics

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