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
We are Christians by the same title as we are natives of Perigord or Germany. Michel de Montaigne christiangermanynative Change image and share on social
If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship rather than love. Michel de Montaigne friendshipgoodlove 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
Ambition is not a vice of little people. Michel de Montaigne ambitionpeoplevice 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
Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity. Michel de Montaigne confidencehonestyintegrity Change image and share on social
