“Were I to live my life over again, I should live it just as I have done. I neither complain of the past, nor do I fear the future.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
All the Essays of Michael Seigneur de Montaigne
This book includes a wide array of essays that explore various philosophical, ethical, and personal themes. Montaigne's essays are known for their introspective nature and their influence on the development of the essay as a literary form. 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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