“I go out of my way, but rather by license than carelessness.... It is the inattentive reader who loses my subject, not I. Some word about it will always be found off in a corner, which will not fail to be sufficient, though it takes little room.”
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering insights and perspectives on diverse topics. 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
“The worst condition of humans is when they lose knowledge and control of themselves.”
“If I were of the trade, I should naturalize art as much as they "artialize" nature.”