"is only certain that there is nothing certain, and that no… - Michel de Montaigne

"is only certain that there is nothing certain, and that nothing is more miserable or more proud than man."Nat. Hist., ii. 7.]

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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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Let us give Nature a chance; she knows her business better than we do.

L'honneste est stable et permanent.

There is, nevertheless, a certain respect and a general duty of humanity that ties us, not only to beasts that have life and sense, but even to trees and plants.

"is only certain that there is nothing certain, and that nothing is more miserable or more proud than man."Nat. Hist., ii. 7.] - Michel de Montaigne

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