“No man dies before his hour. The time you leave behind was no more yours, than that which was before your birth, and concerneth you no more.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
Shakespeare's Montaigne: The Florio Translation of the Essays, A Selection
This book features a curated selection of essays by Michel de Montaigne, translated into English by William Shakespeare and John Florio. The translation is renowned for its fidelity to the original text and its literary quality. more
Author
Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne was a French Renaissance philosopher, essayist, and writer. He is considered one of the most significant figures in the history of the essay. Montaigne's work, particularly his book 'Essays', has been influential in the development of modern prose. more
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