“In the examples that I here bring in of what I have [read], heard, done or said, I have refrained from daring to alter even the smallest and most indifferent circumstances. My conscience falsifies not an iota; for my knowledge I cannot answer.”
This book is a compilation of essays that explore various philosophical and literary themes, offering insights into the human condition and the complexities of society. more
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
“If I were of the trade, I should naturalize art as much as they "artialize" nature.”
“This very Rome that we behold deserves our love ...: the only common and universal city.”