When all is summed up, a man never speaks of himself without loss; his…

Michel de Montaigne
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When all is summed up, a man never speaks of himself without loss; his accusations of himself are always believed; his praises never. ✨ Michel de Montaigne Annotated Essays of Michel de Montaigne with English Grammar Exercises: by Michel de Montaigne (Author), Robert Powell (Editor), Powell Publications, LLC
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