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Michel de Montaigne Quotes - Page 2

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

Michel de Montaigne, William Hazlitt (1845). “The Works of Michael de Montaigne: Comprising His Essays, Letters, Journey Through Germany and Italy. With Notes from All the Commentators, Biographical and Bibliographical Notices, &c. &c”, p.92

We should rather examine, who is better learned, than who is more learned.

Michel de Montaigne (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated)”, p.333, Delphi Classics

My art and profession is to live.

Michel de Montaigne (1967). “The Essays of Montaigne”

The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.

Michel de Montaigne (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated)”, p.894, Delphi Classics

Meditation is a powerful and full study as can effectually taste and employ themselves.

Michel de Montaigne (2015). “Essays of Montaigne”, p.955, Xist Publishing