Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are formed a… - Michel de Montaigne

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Arts and sciences are not cast in a mould, but are formed and perfected by degrees, by often handling and polishing, as bears leisurely lick their cubs into form.

Michel de Montaigne

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Michel de Montaigne (Michel Eyquem, lord of the manor of Montaigne, Dordogne) (28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was an influential French Renaissance writer, generally considered to be the inventor of the personal essay.

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Alternative Names: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne • Miquèu Eiquèm de Montanha • Miqueu Eiquem de Montanha

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Je veux que la mort me trouve plantant mes choux.

I speak the truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare; and I dare a little more as I grow older.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

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