There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom.
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Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to forget it.Michel de Montaigne
As an enemy is made more fierce by our flight, so Pain grows proud to see us knuckle under it. She will surrender upon much better terms to those who make head against her.
Michel de Montaigne
The most evident token and apparent sign of true wisdom is a constant and unconstrained rejoicing.
Michel de Montaigne
As plants are suffocated and drowned with too much moisture, and lamps with too much oil, so is the active part of the understanding with too much study.
Michel de Montaigne
Art and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are found And perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing.
Michel de Montaigne
What do I know.
Michel de Montaigne
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