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Michel de Montaigne Quotes

Pride dwells in the thought; the tongue can have but very little share in it.[L’orgueil réside dans la pensée, la langue ne peut jamais y avoir qu’une bien légère part.]

Source:The works of Michael de Montaigne (ed. J. W. Moore, 1849), Book II, Chapter VI. Use Makes Perfect, Page 199
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Michel de Montaigne Quotes
  • Name: Michel de Montaigne
  • Profession: Philosopher
  • Born: February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
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