“.. since it was true that study, even when done properly, can only teach us what wisdom, right conduct and determination consist in, they wanted to put their children directly in touch with actual cases, teaching them not by hearsay but by actively assaying them, vigorously molding and forming them not merely by word and precept but chiefly by deeds and examples, so that wisdom should not be something which the soul knows but the soul's very essence and temperament, not something acquired but a natural property.”
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The Essays of Michel de Montaigne
The Essays of Michel de Montaigne is a seminal work in the genre of personal essay. Written in the 16th century, it features Montaigne's thoughts on a wide range of subjects, including ethics, politics, and human nature. The essays are known for their introspective nature and their influence on the development of the essay form. more
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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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