“I love those historians that are either very simple or most excellent. Such as are between both (which is the most common fashion), it is they that spoil all; they will needs chew our meat for us and take upon them a law to judge, and by consequence to square and incline the story according to their fantasy.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
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The Essayes of Michael Lord of Montaigne
The book is a compilation of Montaigne's personal reflections and philosophical musings, exploring themes of human nature, ethics, and the pursuit of wisdom. 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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