“We are nearer neighbors to ourselves than the whiteness of snow or the weight of stones are to us: if man does not know himself, how should he know his functions and powers?”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
Essays of Montaigne, tr. by C. Cotton; rev. by W. C. Hazlett [!
This book is a collection of essays by Michel de Montaigne, a French Renaissance philosopher, writer, and statesman. The essays, which were first published in French, explore a wide range of topics, including human nature, morality, and the art of living. The English translation by Charles Cotton and the revisions by William Carew Hazlett aim to make Montaigne's work accessible to English-speaking readers. 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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