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In truth, it is not want, but rather abundance, that breeds avarice. - Michel de Montaigne Quotes

In truth, it is not want, but rather abundance, that breeds avarice.[De vray, ce n’est pas la disette, c’est plustost l’abondance qui produict l’auarice.]

Source:The Complete Works of Montaigne (tr. Frame, ed. Stanford University Press, 1958), Book I, Chapter 14, Page 43
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  • Name: Michel de Montaigne
  • Profession: Philosopher
  • Born: February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
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