Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne Quotes

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with serious intellectual insight; his massive volume Essais contains some of the most influential essays ever written. ...more
Birth: September 11, 1532 - Death: September 13, 1592
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

A man must live in the world and make the best of it, such as it is.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Men , World , Life
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Soul , Courage , Bravery
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Giving , Self Esteem , Confidence
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Funny , Wife , Humor
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Reason , Funny , Technology
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

The archer who overshoots his mark does no better than he who falls short of it.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Doe , Fall , Mark
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

Any person of honor chooses rather to lose his honor than to lose his conscience.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Persons , Loses , Honor
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

It is a rare life that remains orderly even in private.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Remains , Orderly , Orderliness
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Certain , Happiness , Cheerful
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

If your doctor does not think it good for you to sleep, to drink wine, or to eat of a particular dish, do not worry; I will find you another who will not agree with him.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Thinking , Sleep , Worry
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship rather than love.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Love , Friendship
Best quotes by Michel de Montaigne

There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
- Michel de Montaigne
Topic(s): Inspirational , Motivational , Success