“He that had never seen a river imagined the first he met to be the sea; and the greatest things that have fallen within our knowledge we conclude the extremes that nature makes of the kind.”
Book:Selected essays
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
Selected essays
This book compiles a selection of essays that delve into diverse subjects, offering insights and perspectives on a range of topics. more
Author
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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