To make judgements about great and lofty things, a soul of the same stature is needed; otherwise we ascribe to them that vice which is our own.
Montaigne quote I quote others only in order the better to express myself.
Montaigne quote Is it not a noble farce wherein kings, republics, and emperors have for so many ages played their parts, and to which the vast universe serves for a theatre?
Montaigne quote The laws of conscience, which we pretend to be derived from nature, proceed from custom
Montaigne quote I find that the best virtue I have has in it some tincture of vice
Montaigne quote There are some defeats more triumphant than victories
Montaigne quote I speak truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare; and I dare a little the more I grow older
Montaigne quote A wise man loses nothing, if he but save himself
Montaigne quote Biography
French moralist and essayist, 1533-92
