“Profiting little by good examples, I make use of those that are ill, which are everywhere to be found: I endeavor to render myself as agreeable as I see others offensive; as constant as I see others fickle; as affable as I see others rough; as good as I see others evil: but I propose to myself impracticable measures.”
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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
“No one is completely useless. You can always serve as a bad example.”
“Catholics get on well with tyranny. It's in the culture.”
“People voice a lot of noble beliefs that unfortunately are drowned out by their actions.”
“Never underestimate your ability to underestimate yourself.”
“We can't choose who we love. I wish, more than anything, that we could.”
“I think living without love, any kind of love is weakness, and the worst kind of darkness.”