There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state. Michel de Montaigne entirefamilygovernment Change image and share on social
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. Michel de Montaigne armcourageleg Change image and share on social
Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out. Michel de Montaigne birdcagedesperate Change image and share on social
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. Michel de Montaigne daregrowold Change image and share on social
There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom. Michel de Montaigne familygovernkingdom Change image and share on social
I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. Michel de Montaigne companyeducateincorrectly Change image and share on social
I set forth a humble and inglorious life; that does not matter. You can tie up all moral philosophy with a common and private life just as well as with a life of richer stuff. Each man bears the entire form of man's estate. Michel de Montaigne bearcommonentire share on social
It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others. Michel de Montaigne braingoodpolish Change image and share on social
It is the mind that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor. Michel de Montaigne goodhappyill Change image and share on social
In nine lifetimes, you'll never know as much about your cat as your cat knows about you. Michel de Montaigne catlifetimewill Change image and share on social
