Michel de Montaigne

Every movement reveals us.

Michel de Montaigne

He who establishes his argument by noise and command shows that his reason is weak.

Michel de Montaigne

I care not so much what I am in the opinion of others, as what I am in my own.

Michel de Montaigne

It is in the enjoyment and not in mere possession that makes for happiness.

Michel de Montaigne

The beautiful souls are they that are universal, open, and ready for all things.

Michel de Montaigne

The great and glorious masterpiece of man is to know how to live to purpose.

Michel de Montaigne

The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.

Michel de Montaigne

The most fruitful and natural exercise of the mind, in my opinion, is conversation.

Michel de Montaigne

There is no desire more natural than that of knowledge.

Michel de Montaigne

Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should never venture to lie.

Michel de Montaigne