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Quote by Michel de Montaigne

“Make use of life while you have it. Whether you have lived enough depends upon yourself, not on the number of your years.”

Quote by Michel de Montaigne

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Michel de Montaigne
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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