There were never in the world two opinions alike, any more than two hairs or two grains. Their most universal quality is diversity. - Michel de Montaigne

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Engraved portrait of Michel de Montaigne, facing left

There were never in the world two opinions alike, any more than two hairs or two grains. Their most universal quality is diversity.

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About Michel de Montaigne

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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So it is with minds. Unless you keep them busy with some definite subject that will bridle and control them, they throw themselves in disorder hither and yon in the vague field of imagination... And there is no mad or idle fancy that they do not bring forth in the agitation.

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