1,152 Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Like a full-fed guest, depart to rest...

Scratching is one of nature’s sweetest gratifications, and the one nearest at hand.

A man may by custom fortify himself against pain, shame, and suchlike accidents; but as to death, we can experience it but once, and are all apprentices when we come to it.

Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, “Somebody else’s”.

The thing in the world I am most afraid of is fear, and with good reason; that passion alone, in the trouble of it, exceeding all other accidents.

One should always have one’s boots on and be ready to leave.

The soul that has no established aim loses itself.

Those who give the first shock to a state are the first overwhelmed in its ruin; the fruits of public commotion are seldom enjoyed by him who was the first mover; he only beats the water for another’s net.

Those that will combat use and custom by the strict rules of grammar do but jest.