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Michel de Montaigne Quotes

The most certain sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness.[Le signe le plus caractéristique de la sagesse, c’est une félicité continue.]

Source:The works of Michael de Montaigne (ed. J. W. Moore, 1849), Book I, Chapter XXV, Page 93
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  • Name: Michel de Montaigne
  • Profession: Philosopher
  • Born: February 28, 1533 - September 13, 1592
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