1,152 Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

He who establishes his argument by noise and command, shows that his reason is weak.

Yes. But he brought this great matter to a successful conclusion.’ – That means something, but not enough; for we rightly accept the maxim which says that plans must not be judged by results.

What hits you affects you and wakes you up more then what pleases you.

Let every foot have its own shoe.

The man who establishes his argument by noise and command knows that his reason is weak.

I am not so shocked by savages who roast and eat the bodies of their dead as by those who torture and persecute the living.

Todos los días van hacia la muerte, el último la alcanza.

If I can, I shall keep my death from saying anything that my life has not already said.

Si on me presse de dire pourquoi je l'aimais, je sens que cela ne se peut exprimer, qu'en répondant: « Parce que c'était lui; parce que c'était moi. »