Michel de Montaigne

The man who establishes his argument by noise and command knows that his reason is weak.

Michel de Montaigne

The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.

Michel de Montaigne

The perpetual work of your life is but to lay the foundation of death.

Michel de Montaigne

The smallest annoyances, disturb us the most.

Michel de Montaigne

The way of the world is to make laws, but follow custom.

Michel de Montaigne

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.

Michel de Montaigne

There is a certain amount of purpose, acquiescence, and satisfaction in nursing one’s melancholy.

Michel de Montaigne

There is a huge gulf between the man who follows the conventions and laws of his country and the man who sets out to regiment them and to change them.

Michel de Montaigne

There is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves.

Michel de Montaigne

There is as much difference between us and ourselves as between us and others.

Michel de Montaigne