“The laws of conscience, which we pretend to be derived from nature, proceed from Custom.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
Works of Michael de Montaigne: Comprising His Essays, Journey Into Italy, and Letters, with Notes from All the Commentators, Biographical and Bibliographical Notices, Etc
The Works of Michael de Montaigne is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of the renowned French essayist. It features Montaigne's seminal essays, his travelogue Journey Into Italy, and his personal letters. The volume is further enriched with scholarly annotations and detailed biographical and bibliographical notes, providing readers with a thorough understanding of Montaigne's work and its historical context. 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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