The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage. Michel de Montaigne couragegenerousproud Change image and share on social
The ceaseless labour of your life is to build the house of death. Michel de Montaigne buildceaselessdeath Change image and share on social
I do myself a greater injury in lying than I do him of whom I tell a lie. Michel de Montaigne greatinjurylie Change image and share on social
An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity. Michel de Montaigne boastchastityuntempted Change image and share on social
There is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves. Michel de Montaigne goodgratificationmake Change image and share on social
I put forward formless and unresolved notions, as do those who publish doubtful questions to debate in the schools, not to establish the truth but to seek it. Michel de Montaigne debatedoubtfulestablish Change image and share on social
Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows. Michel de Montaigne bedfellowfametranquility Change image and share on social
Covetousness is both the beginning and the end of the devil's alphabet - the first vice in corrupt nature that moves, and the last which dies. Michel de Montaigne alphabetbegincorrupt Change image and share on social
A straight oar looks bent in the water. What matters is not merely that we see things but how we see them. Michel de Montaigne bendmatteroar Change image and share on social
Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity. Michel de Montaigne confidencehonestyintegrity Change image and share on social