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.
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Perhaps it is not without reason that we attribute facility in belief and conviction to simplicity and ignorance for it seems to me I once learned that belief was sort of an impression made on our mind, and that the softer it is the less resistant t.Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
Miracles arise from our ignorance of nature, not from nature itself.
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A man must be a little mad if he does not want to be even more stupid.
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.
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After they had accustomed themselves at Rome to the spectacles of the slaughter of animals, they proceeded to those of the slaughter of men, to the gladiators.
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Wisdom hath her excesses, and no less need of moderation than folly.
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