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“Experience has further taught me this, that we ruin ourselves by impatience.”

Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Book:Essays and Selected Writings

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Essays and Selected Writings

This compilation includes a variety of essays and selected writings that span different subjects and themes, reflecting the author's intellectual depth and versatility. 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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