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Michel de Montaigne Quotes
Only the fools are certain and assured.
Source:
The Complete Works of Montaigne (tr. Frame, ed. Stanford University Press, 1958), Book I, Chapter 26, Page 111
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Michel de Montaigne
Profession:
Philosopher
Born:
February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
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