“We find ourselves more taken with the running up and down, the games, and puerile simplicities of our children, than we do, afterward, with their most complete actions; as if we had loved them for our sport, like monkeys, and not as men.”
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Montaigne's Essays: Top Essays
This compilation features a curated selection of Michel de Montaigne's most renowned essays, showcasing his wit, insight, and philosophical depth on a wide range of subjects. 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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