No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately.
Michel de Montaigne Quotes
A man never speaks of himself without losing something. What he says in his disfavor is always believed, but when he commends himself, he arouses mistrust.
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Michel de Montaigne (133)
Birth: | 28th February, 1533 |
Death: | 13th September, 1592 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Philosopher, Writer |
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