Michel de Montaigne Quote

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"Il n'y a pas de désir plus naturel que le désir de connaissance."

Translations

“To know how to live is my trade and my art”

Michel de Montaigne

“Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.”

“The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.”

“The soul that has no established aim loses itself.”

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