Man is certainly stark mad; he cannot make a flea, and yet he will be making gods by dozens
Montaigne quote The way of the world is to make laws, but follow customs
Montaigne quote When all is summed up, a man never speaks of himself without loss; his accusations of himself are always believed, his praises never
Montaigne quote Other passions have objects to flatter them, and seem to content and satisfy them for a while; there is power in ambition, pleasure in luxury, and pelf in covetousness; but envy can gain nothing but vexation
Montaigne quote Might I have had my own will, I would not have married Wisdom herself, if she would have had me
Montaigne quote In plain truth, it is not want, but rather abundance, that creates avarice
Montaigne quote It is the rule of rules, and the general law of all laws, that every person should observe those of the place where he is
Montaigne quote His thoughts have a high aim, though their dwelling be in the vale of a humble heart
Montaigne quote Biography
French moralist and essayist, 1533-92
