“The most evident token and apparent sign of true wisdom is a constant and unconstrained rejoicing.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
Great Essays by Montaigne, Sidney, Milton, Cowley, Disraeli, Lamb, Irving, Lowell, Jefferies, and Others
This book is a compilation of essays written by notable figures such as Montaigne, Sidney, Milton, Cowley, Disraeli, Lamb, Irving, Lowell, Jefferies, and others. The essays within offer a diverse array of topics and viewpoints, reflecting the intellectual and cultural landscape of their respective times. 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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