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Quote by Michel de Montaigne

“Nature should have been pleased to have made this age miserable, without making it also ridiculous.”

Quote by Michel de Montaigne

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Francis Bacon's Essayes is a seminal work in the English Renaissance, featuring a series of short essays on various subjects including science, morality, and human nature. The essays are known for their wit, insight, and influence on subsequent philosophical and political thought. 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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