“Can anything be imagined so ridiculous that this miserable and wretched creature, who is not so much as master of himself, but subject to the injuries of all things, should call himself master and emperor of the world, of which he has not power to know the least part, much less to command the whole?”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
The Works of Michael de Montaigne: Comprising His Essays, Letters, and Journey Through Germany and Italy
The Works of Michael de Montaigne is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of the renowned Renaissance thinker. It encompasses Montaigne's influential essays, which explore a wide range of topics, his personal correspondence, and his travelogues detailing his journeys through Germany and Italy. This collection provides insight into Montaigne's philosophical ideas and his observations on the human condition during the Renaissance period. 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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