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Widger's Quotations from the Works of Montaigne   By: (1533-1592)

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Widger's Quotations from the Works of Montaigne is a comprehensive collection of quotes and passages from the celebrated essays of Michel de Montaigne. The book provides readers with a wealth of insights and reflections on a wide range of topics, from human nature and philosophy to politics and morality.

Montaigne's writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the ideas and musings of one of the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance period. The selection of quotes is well-curated and organized, making it easy for readers to delve into Montaigne's thoughts on various subjects.

Overall, Widger's Quotations from the Works of Montaigne is a must-read for fans of Montaigne's essays or anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of his philosophy. It serves as a great introduction to his work and provides valuable insights that are sure to resonate with readers long after they have put the book down.

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WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS

THE ESSAYS OF MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE

WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS

Dec 2002 The Essays of Montaigne, V01, 1877, Cotton [MN01][mn01v10.txt]3581 THE LIFE OF MONTAIGNE THE LETTERS OF MONTAIGNE

Arts of persuasion, to insinuate it into our minds Help: no other effect than that of lengthening my suffering Judgment of great things is many times formed from lesser thing Option now of continuing in life or of completing the voyage Two principal guiding reins are reward and punishment Virtue and ambition, unfortunately, seldom lodge together

Dec 2002 The Essays of Montaigne, V02, 1877, Cotton [MN02][mn02v10.txt]3582 BOOK THE FIRST. CHAP. I. to XII. I. That Men by Various Ways Arrive at the Same End. II. Of Sorrow. III. That our affections carry themselves beyond us . IV. That the soul discharges her passions upon false objects, where the true are wanting. V. Whether the governor of a place besieged ought himself to go out to parley. VI. That the hour of parley is dangerous. VII. That the intention is judge of our actions. VIII. Of idleness. IX. Of liars. X. Of quick or slow speech. XI. Of prognostications. XII. Of constancy.

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