The value of life is not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them a man may live long yet very little.
More Quotes from Michel Eyquem de Montaigne:
We endeavor more that men should speak of us, than how and what they speak, and it sufficeth us that our name run in men's mouths, in what manner soever. It stemma that to be known is in some sort to have life and continuance in other men's keeping.Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
The sciences and arts are not cast in a mold, but formed and shaped little by little, by repeated handling and polishing, as bears lick their cubs into shape at leisure.
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
Wisdom hath her excesses, and no less need of moderation than folly.
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
No profession or occupation is more pleasing than the military a profession or exercise both noble in execution (for the strongest, most generous and proudest of all virtues is true valor) and noble in its cause. No utility either more just or universal than the protection of the repose or defense of the greatness of one's country. The company and daily conversation of so many noble, young and active men cannot but be well-pleasing to you.
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
Those things that are dearest to us have cost us the most.
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
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