“[I]n my country, when they would say a man has no sense, they say, such an one has no memory; and when I complain of the defect of mine, they do not believe me, and reprove me, as though I accused myself for a fool: not discerning the difference betwixt memory and understanding, which is to make matters still worse for me. But they do me wrong; for experience, rather, daily shows us, on the contrary, that a strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
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Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated)
The Delphi Complete Works of Michel de Montaigne (Illustrated) is a scholarly compilation of the essays and other writings of Michel de Montaigne, a prominent figure in the Renaissance. The collection is presented in an illustrated format, which includes images and annotations that provide context and enrich the reader's understanding of Montaigne's work. 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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