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“Oh senseless man, who cannot possibly make a worm or a flea and yet will create Gods by the dozen!”

Quote by Michel de Montaigne

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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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